Senior Audit & Process Improvement Lead

Watsons Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Malaysia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen the group’s risk-based assurance framework in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead audits, conduct risk assessments, advise on process controls and drive ad-hoc assignments with cross-functional teams.

You will coach junior staff, present findings, and partner with stakeholders to implement improvements while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and group policies. Fluent English and Bahasa Malaysia are required.

Qualifications

• Min 4 years of audit experience, incl. 1 year leading teams/projects.
• Degree in Accounting/ Business/ Finance; CIA/ACCA beneficial.
• Retail auditing exposure is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Good data analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and scheduled audits, risk assessment, process advisory and ad hoc assignments.
• Lead audit team in planning, fieldwork, coaching, report drafting and findings presentation.
• Partner with stakeholders for process and controls advisory, drafting process flows and business rules.
• Monitor and perform follow-up on implementation status.
• Review compliance with statutory requirements and group policies.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/ Business/ Finance

CIA/ ACCA qualification

Job description

Watsons Malaysia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen the group’s risk-based assurance framework in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead audits, conduct risk assessments, advise on process controls and drive ad-hoc assignments with cross-functional teams.

You will coach junior staff, present findings, and partner with stakeholders to implement improvements while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and group policies. Fluent English and Bahasa Malaysia are required.