Senior Audit Associate: Risk-Based Audits & Leadership

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead risk-based audits and coach audit staff to meet stringent deadlines. You will review scopes and testing, and present well-supported findings with actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong report-writing skills, experience with regulators, and knowledge of investment banking products, risk management, and regulatory requirements. A rigorous, independent workstyle is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Investment or equivalent, and/or a professional qualification from an accredited accounting association recognised by MIA.
• Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA) is an added advantage.
• Experience in a middle management role with strong report-writing skills and presenting to committees.

Responsibilities

• Plan risk-based audits with clear objectives, scope and resources, aligned with the audit charter and organisational goals.
• Conduct audits, supervise fieldwork and coach auditors to meet deadlines and internal audit requirements, including IIA standards.
• Review audit scope and testing, with clear evidence to support findings and conclusions.
• Discuss findings with management, assess responses and finalise clear, accurate reports on time, with practical recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Prepare materials for MIBB ACB and MIBGH ACB. Present reports to IAC/ACB when required and address members’ queries.
• Support the team in preparing the annual audit plan and budget.
• Contribute to Group projects and process improvements. Conduct investigations and other ad hoc assignments as directed by Audit Management.
• Independently assess business continuity and disaster recovery exercises, and report findings and improvements in line with BNM BCM Guidelines.

Skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Investment or equivalent

Professional qualification from an accredited accounting association (MIA)

CBA certification (advantage)

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Job description

Maybank is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead risk-based audits and coach audit staff to meet stringent deadlines. You will review scopes and testing, and present well-supported findings with actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong report-writing skills, experience with regulators, and knowledge of investment banking products, risk management, and regulatory requirements. A rigorous, independent workstyle is essential.