Manager, IT Auditor

Affin Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled IT Audit and Analytics Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in internal audit and data analytics, with strong leadership and analytical skills. Responsibilities include planning and executing audit engagements, enhancing controls, and providing independent assurance services. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, data analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading data analytics initiatives within an audit function.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Audit and Analytics Team using advanced data analytics.
• Plan and execute audit engagements for the Affin Group.
• Enhance controls and minimise risks while ensuring compliance.
• Provide independent assurance and consultative activities.
• Conduct comprehensive audit reviews to improve governance.
• Communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor status of corrective actions via CAT system.
• Report findings to Senior Management and GBAC.
• Handle additional ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA)

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Python

R

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Responsibilities

• Lead IT Audit and Analytics Team: Spearhead the team in utilising advanced data analytics and digital tools to enhance audit processes, identify risks, and provide actionable insights.
• Plan and Execute Audit Engagements: Oversee the planning, control, and execution of audit engagements for the Affin Group e.g.: Affin Bank Berhad (ABB), Affin Islamic Bank Berhad (AiBB), Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad (AHIBB) and other subsidiaries in alignment with the approved audit plan.
• Enhance Controls and Minimise Risks: Offer independent and objective recommendations to strengthen controls, mitigate risks, prevent losses, and add value to business processes, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, in line with industry best practices.
• Provide Assurance and Consultative Activities: Deliver independent, objective assurance and consultative services in accordance with the Audit Charter, adhering to “The Standards for the Professional Practice Framework” as prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors, regulatory requirements, and other relevant standards.
• Conduct Comprehensive Audit Reviews: Perform audit reviews based on established objectives, scope, timeline, and approach, assessing the adequacy of departmental functions, processes, infrastructures, and application systems to enhance governance, risk management, and controls across the Group.
• Communicate Audit Findings: Highlight relevant audit findings, risk implications, root causes, and provide appropriate recommendations to address control and performance gaps. Document audit work and communicate results to stakeholders and management.
• Monitor Corrective Actions: Direct the monitoring of the status of closure for all agreed corrective actions and report progress through the Corrective Action Tracking (CAT) system.
• Report to Senior Management and GBAC: Write audit findings and reports to communicate results and assessments to Senior Management and the Group Board Audit Committee (GBAC).
• Handle Ad-Hoc Matters: Attend to additional tasks as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, data analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading data analytics initiatives within an audit function.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Bank’s procedures and policies
• Possess good supervisory skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Python, R).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
• Innovative and forward‑thinking.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

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Affin Bank Berhad is a financial holding company that includes Affin Islamic Bank Berhad, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, and Affin Moneybrokers Sdn Bhd. It provides a suite of financial products and services to retail and corporate customers, supported by a network of 120 branches across Malaysia.