Regional Internal Audit & Compliance Leader

Public Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Vision

Staff discount

Job summary

Public Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd is seeking an Internal Audit & Compliance Manager to lead audits across our gold bar, silver bar, and gold jewelry businesses with regional oversight in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Dubai. You will design audit plans, assess risks, implement controls, and report findings to senior management.

The role demands experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, and strong knowledge of AML requirements. Travel to relate locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, risk management, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or operations audit within financial services, retail, wholesale, or precious metals businesses.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering requirements and regulatory frameworks in Malaysia, Indonesia, or Dubai.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive audit plan for operations and compliance across gold bar, silver bar, and gold jewelry B2B and B2C businesses.
• Conduct periodic audits across branches in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Dubai to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Review business processes, branch operations, sales activities, and inventory management practices to identify risks and improve internal controls.
• Monitor branch compliance with group SOPs, regulatory requirements, and best practices for retail and wholesale operations.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines, and relevant laws in Indonesia and Dubai.
• Perform risk assessments across multiple business units and locations to identify key operational and compliance risks.
• Develop and implement effective internal controls to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee corrective actions and monitor progress to address audit findings.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports covering findings, risk assessments, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Present audit results and compliance updates to senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with business unit heads and branch managers to address audit findings and improve internal processes.
• Coordinate and supervise regional audits to ensure consistent standards and practices across all locations.
• Conduct on-site audits at branches and ensure timely completion of audits and follow-up activities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of internal auditors and compliance officers.
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Provide training and support to branch managers and staff on compliance standards and internal controls.

Skills

Internal audit

Compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

CIA/CPA/ACCA/CISA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Public Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd is seeking an Internal Audit & Compliance Manager to lead audits across our gold bar, silver bar, and gold jewelry businesses with regional oversight in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Dubai. You will design audit plans, assess risks, implement controls, and report findings to senior management.

The role demands experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, and strong knowledge of AML requirements. Travel to relate locations is expected.