Quality Assurance Auditor

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to review and ensure compliance of audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of banking experience with a minimum of 5 years in auditing, possess strong leadership and analytical skills, and uphold high ethical standards. Responsibilities include preparing quality assurance reports and maintaining audit programs. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8 years of banking related experience, with at least 5 years in auditing.
• Membership in relevant auditing associations is required.

Responsibilities

• Review audit engagements’ working papers for compliance.
• Prepare Internal Quality Assurance Review reports.
• Assist in audit risk assessment and planning.
• Maintain audit programs and regulatory policies.
• Oversee administrative activities within internal audit.
• Manage client effectiveness feedback evaluation process.

Skills

Leadership skills

Administration and management skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and articulation skills

Analytical mind

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or professional qualification in business, economics, accountancy, information technology or related discipline

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintains strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

Job Description

1. Review and ensure that the audit engagements’ working papers are maintained and filed correctly in line with the standards of the Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditors and of the department.
2. Prepare Internal Quality Assurance Review report on quality reviews conducted.
3. Assist the Unit Head and Head of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor in the maintenance of the internal audit risk assessment and planning.
4. Ensure proper maintenance of the department’s list of audit programs and list of regulatory policies and guidelines.
5. Ensure proper maintenance, monitoring and support of administrative activities over the internal audit function.
6. Manage a proper audit client effectiveness feedback evaluation process in maintaining the records and compiling the overall outcome to the Head of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor.
7. Perform other ad hoc assignments as may be assigned to them by the Unit Head and Head of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor.

Job Requisition

1. Degree or professional qualification in business, economics, accountancy, information technology or related discipline. Preferably possess the certification of a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors.
2. A member of The Institute of Internal Auditors/Information Systems Audit and Control Association/Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers or where relevant.
3. 8 years of banking related experience of which minimum 5 years of auditing or quality assurance review experience. Have a good understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditors.
4. Strong leadership skills.
5. Strong in administration and management skills.
6. Strong motivator with people influential skills.
7. Good interpersonal skills.
8. Good writing and articulation skills.
9. Have a probing, inquisitive, conceptual and analytical mind.
10. Meticulous and an eye for details.
11. Ethically strong towards the profession of auditing in upholding independence and objectivity.