Section Head, Head Office Credit Audit

Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrobank is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to assist the Department Head in achieving the annual audit plan and to supervise the Credit Audit team in delivering high-quality audit work. You will implement the IAD strategic plan, conduct meetings, and undertake ad-hoc investigations and strategic initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy with 6–8 years in auditing, including 5 years in management, and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent.
• 6 to 8 years of related experience, preferably in auditing and Islamic banking operations, with 5 years in managerial roles.
• Certified professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, CFE, CCP, and/or CBA would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of banking operations and risk management would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of credit-related auditing, risk management, governance concepts, and regulatory guidelines would be an added advantage.
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high proficiency in English & Bahasa Melayu.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Head in achieving the Annual Audit Plan as approved by the BAC.
• Execute, implement and review the IAD Strategic Audit Plan and initiatives.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and ensure timely submission.
• Conduct/attend meetings for internal and external purposes.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments such as Investigations, Strategic Business Plan, etc.
• Assist in development of internal audit strategies and standards.
• Perform and supervise the Credit Audit team in audit assignments and special reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Melayu proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Professional qualifications (CIA/CA/CFE/CCP/CBA)

Job description

Responsible for assisting the Department Head in achieving the overall Annual Audit Plan as approved by the Board Audit Committee (BAC). Responsible for executing, implementing, and reviewing the overall IAD Strategic Audit Plan and initiatives as approved by the Board. Responsible for ensuring the production of good quality audit reports and timely submission of the reports.

Conduct and/or attend meetings as required for both internal and external purposes.

Undertake ad-hoc assignments, such as Investigations, Strategic Business Plan, etc., as assigned by the Department Head.

Assist the Department Head in the development of the internal audit strategies and standards.

Perform and supervise the Credit Audit team in conducting audit assignments, including special reviews and ad-hoc assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or equivalent.

6 to 8 years of related experience, preferably in auditing and Islamic banking operations, of which 5 years are in managerial roles.

Certified professional qualification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Credit Professional (CCP), and/or Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA) would be an advantage.

Good knowledge of banking operations and risk management aspects would be advantageous.

Knowledge of credit-related auditing, risk management, management, and corporate governance concepts, relevant regulatory guidelines mainly on BNM/GPs, internal audit standards & practices, and Islamic Banking would be an added advantage.

Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.

Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit and new auditing techniques and practices.

Good communication and interpersonal skills with high proficiency in verbal and written English & Bahasa Melayu.

Strong analytical skills and able to evaluate, form logical conclusions, and reason with facts.

Good work attitude, flexible, able to work independently, and willing to take on challenges.

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At Agrobank, our mission is to provide a holistic range of financial services and banking facilities with a focus on the agricultural sector. We dedicate our priority to the needs of our customers by providing attractive products and services such as savings activities, banking services, takaful, financing and advisory services.

Agrobank is a continuity of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia which has 40 years of experience in agricultural banking and an excellent track record in shaping and developing successful entrepreneurs. With a wide network of branches throughout Malaysia, we are confident of providing the best services to all.

Agrobank is a Government-owned Bank under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MFI). The bank’s financing of the agricultural sector is driven by a policy set forth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA). Agrobank today operates through 190 branches throughout Malaysia, and employs over 3,400 employees.

At Agrobank, our mission is to provide a holistic range of financial services and banking facilities with a focus on the agricultural sector. We dedicate our priority to the needs of our customers by providing attractive products and services such as savings activities, banking services, takaful, financing and advisory services.

Agrobank is a continuity of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia which has 40 years of experience in agricultural banking and an excellent track record in shaping and developing successful entrepreneurs. With a wide network of branches throughout Malaysia, we are confident of providing the best services to all.

Agrobank is a Government-owned Bank under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MFI). The bank’s financing of the agricultural sector is driven by a policy set forth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA). Agrobank today operates through 190 branches throughout Malaysia, and employs over 3,400 employees.

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