Senior Executive, Internal Audit

Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced EPF

Medical & dental

Insurance protection

Employee subsidies

Accessible by public transport

Job summary

HRD Corp in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Internal Audit Executive to lead audit projects, ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and drive operational improvement. Based in Damansara Heights, you will plan and execute audits, analyze data, and report findings to management with recommended corrective actions.

You will coordinate with departments, mentor audit team members, and contribute to strengthening governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA) preferred.
• A member of Institute of Internal Audit Malaysia (IIAM).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in internal auditing or related field, with project management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and willingness to learn.
• Good report writing skills and exposure in leading specific or assigned audit activities.
• Ability to present and inform the stakeholders and management on the findings while maintaining good rapport.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning for projects in assigned areas, overseeing team members and ensuring objectives, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Review and prepare audit planning memoranda and programmes outlining scope, objectives, and methodologies.
• Recommend risk-based audit plans and strategies through risk factor analysis.
• Plan and lead audit execution in accordance with standards, and draft reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate audit activities with other departments and secure necessary resources.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and translate findings into standardised templates for stakeholders.
• Prepare analytics and reports for management.
• Lead follow-up on audit findings to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Identify non-compliance and propose policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure governance.

Job description

Why Join Us

At HRD Corp, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind Malaysia’s human capital development. Joining us means contributing to a national mission — strengthening the country’s workforce while building your own professional legacy.

We take pride in providing a supportive and progressive workplace that values excellence, integrity, and growth. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long-term security:

Our Employee Benefits

Enhanced EPF contribution — additional employer contribution beyond the statutory rate.

Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage for employees and their dependents.

Inclusive insurance protection for added peace of mind.

Attractive employee subsidies to support daily and professional needs.

Excellent accessibility, with our office conveniently connected to major public transport routes (MRT/LRT).

What We’re Looking For

Lead audit projects, conduct thorough reviews, and assist in the development of audit plans, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Your Role and Impact

1. Audit Planning

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.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

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

Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA) preferred.

A member of Institute of Internal Audit Malaysia (IIAM)

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in internal auditing or related field, with project management experience.

Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and willingness to learn.

Good report writing skills and exposure in leading specific or assigned audit activities.

Ability to present and inform the stakeholders and management on the findings while maintaining good rapport.

Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

Willing to be based in the Damansara Heights area.

Note to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in joining HRD Corp. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding as we carefully review all applications.

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Tracing its origin to the Year 1993 as Majlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia, the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) or Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad is an organization under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (MOHR). Governed by the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001), HRD Corp was given the mandate by the Malaysian Government to catalise the development of competent local workforce that will contribute to Malaysia’s vision of becoming a high-income economy. Since its inception, HRD Corp has evolved from managing a sizeable fund to becoming a one-stop-centre for providing novel human capital development solutions to its registered employers and the critical mass of Small, Medium Enterprises in Malaysia. Additionally, HRD Corp continues to be steadfast in its effort towards encouraging employers covered under the PSMB Act 2001 to re-train and upgrade the skills of their local employees, apprentices and trainees in keeping with the fast-evolving global business landscape while meeting the aspirations of their respective company/companies. Our VisionEvery Malaysian trained and employable. Our MissionImproving lives through the promotion of lifelong learning and acquisition of future work skills. Our Values (PILLAR)Passion Integrity LeadershipLoyaltyAgilityResponsiveness

Tracing its origin to the Year 1993 as Majlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia, the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) or Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad is an organization under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (MOHR). Governed by the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001), HRD Corp was given the mandate by the Malaysian Government to catalise the development of competent local workforce that will contribute to Malaysia’s vision of becoming a high-income economy. Since its inception, HRD Corp has evolved from managing a sizeable fund to becoming a one-stop-centre for providing novel human capital development solutions to its registered employers and the critical mass of Small, Medium Enterprises in Malaysia. Additionally, HRD Corp continues to be steadfast in its effort towards encouraging employers covered under the PSMB Act 2001 to re-train and upgrade the skills of their local employees, apprentices and trainees in keeping with the fast-evolving global business landscape while meeting the aspirations of their respective company/companies. Our VisionEvery Malaysian trained and employable. Our MissionImproving lives through the promotion of lifelong learning and acquisition of future work skills. Our Values (PILLAR)Passion Integrity LeadershipLoyaltyAgilityResponsiveness

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