Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Group Internal Audit

Boustead; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boustead is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for the Group Internal Audit function in Malaysia. The role supports the implementation of audit plans across the business division, taking on team leader or member duties to drive end-to-end audits and ensure objectives are met.

You will assess risk management, control and governance processes, prepare and review audit reports, and guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, with experience in leading an audit team.
• Good understanding of internal controls, risk concepts and audit methodology in line with IPPF Standards.
• Exposure to project management, process analysis, risk management and/or analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written (audit report writing).
• Has hands-on IT control skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Possess own transport and able to travel outstation regularly.

Responsibilities

• Undertake team leader and / or team member role in end-to-end audit process of planning, executing and completing the relevant audit assignments.
• Assess the risk management, control and governance processes in the identified areas and scope of audit.
• Prepare reports and / or review team members' reports on audit findings and recommendations.
• Supervise, guide and assist team members in resolving field work issues including client-relationship management and risk issues.
• Provide on-the-job training, guidance and support to team members.
• Liaise with internal clients to clarify business and operational issues and provide recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Auditing

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Group Internal Audit

Reporting to the Vice President, Group Internal Audit; the successful candidate will support the implementation of audit plans for the assigned business division. Amongst others, he/she will:-

Undertake team leader and / or team member role in end-to-end audit process of planning, executing and completing the relevant audit assignments.

Assess the risk management, control and governance processes in the identified areas and scope of audit.

Prepare reports and / or review team members' reports on audit findings and recommendations.

Supervise, guide and assist team members in resolving field work issues which include client-relationship management, analysis methodology, risk management issues, technical issues, etc.

Provide on-the-job training, guidance and support to team members.

Liaise with internal clients (including middle level management of the Group) to clarify business and operational issues and provide recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or relevant professional qualification, e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CIA.

Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in internal audit, with experience in leading an audit team. Audit firm exposure (internal and/or external audit) will be an added advantage.

Possess good understanding of internal controls, risk concepts and audit methodology in line with the requirements of the IPPF Standards.

Exposure to project management, process analysis, risk management and/or analytical skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written (particularly audit report writing skills).

Good general IT control skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Possess hands‑on approach to work, detail oriented, meticulous, resourceful and able to work independently.

Possess high standards of integrity and ethics, good leadership abilities and a good team player.

Possess own transport, mobile and able to travel outstation on a regular basis.