Senior Executive, Internal Audit

QL Resources Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 106,020; Full time

Job summary

QL Resources Berhad is seeking a Senior Executive, Internal Audit to support the Internal Audit Manager and Head of Internal Audit in leading fieldwork and executing the internal audit plan for the QL Group of companies.

The role covers planning, auditing, consulting and ad hoc assignments, data collection, report drafting and continuous improvement of audit practices. Domestic and international travel up to 50% is required, and the role is based in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Preferably 3-4 years of internal auditing experience in a public listed company or MNC.
• Exposure to auditing agro-based, manufacturing and retail operation.
• Experience in advisory, investigation, IT governance/controls, enterprise risk management, governance & compliance is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/system tools for data extraction and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit assignment including guiding & training junior auditors.
• Plan and organise audit, consulting & ad hoc assignments.
• Execute fieldworks for both auditing and consulting.
• Liaise with personnel to obtain data/information for planning and fieldwork.
• Discuss and clarify issues of concerns with auditees.
• Draft findings, audit reports and assist in preparation of presentations.
• Ensure proper documentation and cross referencing to evidence the audit works and support the findings, opinion and conclusion made.
• Follow up on the status of corrective action plans.
• Assist annual audit and resource planning.
• Continuous improvement in audit methodology and application of IPPF.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as instructed by the Manager or Head of Internal Audit.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal

Analytical thinking

Planning skills

Travel readiness

ERP tools

Team player

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Executive, Internal Audit role is to assist the Internal Audit Manager and Head of Internal Audit in leading fieldwork, upholding the functional responsibilities of internal auditors and ensure effective and efficient execution of internal audit plan for QL Group of companies.

• Lead internal audit assignment including guiding & training junior auditors
• Plan and organise audit, consulting & ad hoc assignments
• Execute fieldworks for both auditing and consulting
• Liaise with the respective personnel to obtain data/information for planning and fieldwork
• Discuss and clarify issues of concerns with auditees
• Draft findings, audit reports and assist in preparation of presentations
• Ensure proper documentation and cross referencing to evidence the audit works and support the findings, opinion and conclusion made
• Follow up on the status of corrective action plans
• Assist annual audit and resource planning
• Continuous improvement in audit methodology and application of International Professional Practices Framework (“IPPF”)
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as instructed by the Manager or Head of Internal Audit

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance and/or equivalent Professional qualification
• Preferably 3-4 years of internal auditing experience in public listed company or MNC
• Exposure to auditing agro-based, manufacturing and retail operation
• Experience in advisory, investigation, IT Governance/Controls, enterprise risk management, governance & compliance will be added advantage
• Working knowledge on internal audit of various business functions and processes, and familiar with various business process best practices
• Able to apply governance, risk and controls concepts and understanding into audit recommendations
• Organizational awareness including on reporting structure, policies administration, relations and delineation between various corporate functions
• Hands-on experience in the use of ERP/system tools for data extraction, compilation and analysis
• Good communication & interpersonal skills, able to connect with personality of various management levels
• Resourceful especially in information gathering with high attention to details
• Good report writing, analytical and planning skills, and a great team player
• Ability to conceptual thinking, formulate and propose optimal solution
• Able to travel domestically within Peninsular, East Malaysia and Overseas (approximately 50% of the time).
• Applicants must be willing to work in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.