Senior Executive - Assistant Manager

Sern Lee Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sern Lee Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to plan and execute internal audit assignments across the group, evaluating internal controls, risk management, and operational processes at palm oil mills and related sites.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit and a strong capability to identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Travel to operational sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of internal audit, external audit, accounting or operations experience.
• Experience in plantation, palm oil mill, manufacturing, logistics or workshop environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting internal audit assignments.
• Conduct operational, compliance and process audits.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Review internal controls and compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Prepare audit working papers and audit reports.
• Discuss audit findings and recommended corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Conduct follow-up reviews on corrective actions.
• Assist in fraud detection, surprise audits and special assignments.
• Travel to operational sites when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Sern Lee Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd. – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and executing internal audit assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and operational processes across the Group, including FFB collection centres, palm oil mills, logistics and workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting internal audit assignments.
• Conduct operational, compliance and process audits.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Review internal controls and compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Prepare audit working papers and audit reports.
• Discuss audit findings and recommended corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Conduct follow-up reviews on corrective actions.
• Assist in fraud detection, surprise audits and special assignments.
• Travel to operational sites when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting or operations.
• Experience in plantation, palm oil mill, manufacturing, logistics or workshop environment is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel to operational sites.

Added Advantage

• CIA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in operational audit and internal control review.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of risk management and internal control.