Senior Executive, Internal Audit

hrdcorp; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HRD Corp in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Internal Audit Executive to lead audit planning, scoping, and execution across assigned areas, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

You will review planning memoranda, programs, and coordinate with other departments, identifying risks and ensuring timely closure of issues.

The role covers data insight, detailed analytics, reporting, and follow-up on corrective actions to improve governance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering internal audits.
• Ability to identify risks and control weaknesses.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of audit standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning and execution in line with standards.
• Draft and review audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with departments to secure resources.
• Monitor follow-up actions and assess corrective measures.
• Identify and propose improvements for governance and efficiency.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Report writing

Job description

Lead the planning of audit projects in assigned areas, overseeing assigned audit team members and ensuring adherence to audit objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

Review and prepare audit planning memoranda and programmes, outlining audit scope, objectives, and methodologies for efficient and effective audit execution.

Recommend risk-based audit plans and strategies through in-depth identification and analysis of risk factors to ensure good practice and execution of audit projects.

2.

Audit Execution & Compliance

Plan and lead audit’s execution in accordance with the accepted standards, audit programmes, and reports on identified weakness and recommendations for improvement.

Lead the execution of specified audit activities and draft reports of findings, including recommendation of corrective actions.

Coordinates audit activities with other departments or divisions, and securing necessary resources and support to conduct thorough evaluations and assessments.

3.

Data Insight & Analysis

Perform in-depth and detailed analysis and insights based on the collected data from a variety of standard sources and translating the information into a standardised templates that is easy for others to understand.

Prepare and review the comprehensive analytics and reports prior sharing it to the relevant stakeholders and management.

4.

Audit Reports & Findings

Prepares and review comprehensive audit work papers, documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations in accordance with audit standards and guidelines.

Lead in audit follow-up activities, ensuring the adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions to address audit findings and improve operational effectiveness.

5.

Operational Compliance & Improvement

Recommend and propose enhancements and solutions via improvement and cause analysis within the assigned area to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Lead on the identification of non-compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure good governance and business ethics.

Initiate and recommend the development and delivery of policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good audit practice.

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