IT & Payments Internal Audit Lead — AI-Driven

Finexus Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Finexus Group seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across regulated fintech entities. You will manage a small team, engage senior stakeholders, and support regulatory examinations, delivering practical, risk-aware findings while maintaining independence.

This hands-on role focuses on building AI and automation capabilities, continuous monitoring, and informative reporting to the Audit Committee. Prior fintech/regulatory exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, IT or related field is required.
• 6+ years of relevant internal or external IT/audit or risk assurance experience.
• 2–3 years leading audit engagements or supervising staff.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated tech environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of risk-based audit plans across entities in line with regs and policy.
• Review team output for quality, evidence, and clarity before reaching senior stakeholders.
• Act as a risk-aware adviser on new products, systems and market launches, preserving independence.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, risks, governance with actionable improvements.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Risk to avoid duplication and ensure independent conclusions.
• Coach and develop team members; build AI and automation capabilities across the team.
• Oversee in-house vs external audit mix and manage outsourced providers when needed.
• Own Internal Audit’s AI/automation roadmap and embed data analytics into testing and reporting.

Skills

Audit expertise

Risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

AI in audit

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Independence & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, IT, or related

Job description

Finexus Group seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across regulated fintech entities. You will manage a small team, engage senior stakeholders, and support regulatory examinations, delivering practical, risk-aware findings while maintaining independence.

This hands-on role focuses on building AI and automation capabilities, continuous monitoring, and informative reporting to the Audit Committee. Prior fintech/regulatory exposure is preferred.