Regional Internal Audit Lead: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Regional Executive in Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (Internal Audit) to strengthen the Group's audit function. You will identify risks, develop audit plans, and lead risk-based audits across financial and operational processes.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of internal audit experience, and strong English/Bahasa Melayu communication skills. Expertise in fraud risk is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance.
• CPA/CIA/CFA or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in managing internal audit assignments either as a team leader or sole contributor.
• Experience in the procedures and controls and from F&B retail industry is an added advantage.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the GIAs.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify solutions and recommendations that address business and control needs.
• Strong communication skills, good report writing skills and audit presentation skills.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraud.
• Awareness of emerging fraud trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks, controls and develop audit plans in response to audit findings
• Perform risk-based audit assignments across the Group, encompassing financial, operational, and business processes, to verify compliance with the Group's policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations
• Review existing policies and procedures for deficiencies or lack of compliance with laws and develop objective recommendations for improvements based on audit findings and present to Senior Management and Audit Committee
• Lead discussions and conduct interviews with respective key operations personnel to further understand existing operations and procedures and discuss potential audit findings
• Review audit working papers and audit findings prepared by audit team members to ensure adequate analytical reviews have been conducted and ensure accuracy of audit findings
• Leverage understanding of the organization to provide value-added audit solutions and apply industry best practices
• Prepare audit reports and present audit findings to the Audit Committee
• Conduct follow up audits on agreed action plans and ensure that all recommendations are subsequently implemented
• Champion strong governance across the business, challenging processes and procedures to reflect external governance best practice
• Carry out ad-hoc audits and investigations relating to whistle blowing and/or special requests from Management

Skills

Audit governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fraud risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Regional Executive in Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (Internal Audit) to strengthen the Group's audit function. You will identify risks, develop audit plans, and lead risk-based audits across financial and operational processes.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of internal audit experience, and strong English/Bahasa Melayu communication skills. Expertise in fraud risk is highly valued.