Senior Executive - Audit

Sunway Group; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to support the GIAD by reviewing controls, risks and governance while executing audits per the annual plan. You will document findings, propose corrective actions and help train junior staff.

You will participate in meetings with management and contribute to KPI targets, with travel as needed to various sites. A degree in accounting/finance or related technical qualification is required, with 2–3 years of audit experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis and analytics
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Leadership potential and ability to work with teams

Responsibilities

• Review internal control systems, risk management and governance to provide assurance to Audit Committee and Board.
• Execute audit assignments per the annual Audit Plan; include internal control, financial and operational reviews, due diligence and investigations.
• Maintain proper working papers and audit documentation per GIAD procedures.
• Document audit results and propose corrective actions; conduct follow-up on agreed action plans.
• Support exit meetings with management at various levels after each audit.
• Contribute to achievement of audit team KPIs and department goals.
• Provide on-the-job training to new staff where necessary.
• Participate in building a strong, value-adding internal audit function to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytics

Report writing

Leadership potential

Education

Accounting/Finance/IT/Engineering degree or professional qualification (MICPA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW)

Job description

As a member of the audit team, assisting the Manager / Senior Manager / Head of Group Internal Audit Department (GIAD) in the following areas:-

• Reviewing and evaluating the internal control systems, risk management processes and governance practices, in order to provide assurance to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Senior Management on the integrity, adequacy and effectiveness of such systems.
• Executing audit assignments in accordance with the annual Audit Plan. Audit assignments may vary from internal control reviews, financial audits, operational audits due diligence reviews, consultancy work, compliance audits, investigations, site visits any other type of audit work undertaken by GIAD.
• Carrying out systems review and audit tests in accordance with audit work program and responsible for maintaining proper and complete working papers and other audit documentation in accordance to GIAD procedures.
• Documenting results of audit and compiling audit findings during each audit assignment for the Audit Report and make recommendations for corrective action and conduct follow-up on agreed action plans where appropriate
• Supporting the Audit Manager/Team Leader during exit meetings with the various levels of operational management after each audit assignment
• Contribute to the overall achievement of audit team KPIs and department goals
• Assist the Manager / Team Leader in providing on-the-job training to new staff where necessary
• Overall, participate in building a strong, strategically focused and value adding internal audit function to meet the with expectations of key stakeholders (Audit Committee, Management, Board of Directors, regulatory bodies etc).
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time, as and when necessary

Key Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a degree (Accounting/Finance/Business/IT/ Engineering or relevant) or professional qualification (MICPA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent)
• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience preferably in the auditing environment
• Experience or strong interest in data analysis, analytics, or data-driven decision-making proces
• Preference for those with internal audit experience in large organizations and has experience in evaluation of risks, controls and business processes
• Those with experience in specialized industries (eg construction / property development / hotel / healthcare, IT or related business) background with interest to expand their career in internal audit are also encouraged to apply
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal & communication skills which includes excellent report writing skills
• Has leadership potential, positive attitude, hardworking and good analytical skills
• Able to work independently, willing to travel and possess own transport