Senior Executive, Internal Audit (Based in Lahad Datu, Sabah)

IOI Plantation Services Sdn Bhd; Lahad Datu; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Comprehensive Insurance coverage

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Job summary

IOI Plantation Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor based in Lahad Datu, Sabah, to support risk-based audits across plantation operations, processes, and support functions. The role emphasizes collaboration with operational teams, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business and at least 5 years of audit experience, preferably in plantation sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 5 years internal/external audit experience, preferably in plantation or related sectors.
• Good command of English, both written and oral.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; resourceful.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and willing to travel extensively.
• Willingness to be based in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk-based operational, compliance and financial audits per the approved annual audit plan by the Audit Committee.
• Provide assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to manage critical risks.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, laws, regulations and quality management systems.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations and ad hoc assignments as requested by management.
• Provide advisory services and recommendations to improve business systems, processes and efficiencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Senior Executive, Internal Audit (Based in Lahad Datu, Sabah)

IOI Plantation Services Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to support risk-based audits across plantation operations, business processes and support functions in Sabah.

This role is suitable for an internal auditor who enjoys working with operational teams, identifying business risks and recommending practical improvements. Plantation or agribusiness experience is an advantage, but relevant candidates from other operations-intensive industries will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

To carry out risk based operational, compliance and financial audit in accordance with the annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.

Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems to manage critical business and operational risks.

Ensure compliance with standard operating policies and procedures, laws and regulations and quality management systems.

To carry out special review, investigations and other ad hoc assignments, as and when requested by the management.

Provide advisory services and recommendations on areas for improvement in business systems and processes, internal controls and operational efficiencies.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years internal/external audit experience preferably in the Plantation or related sectors

Good command of English language, both written and oral.

Good critical thinking and analytical skills and is resourceful.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Able to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and is willing to travel extensively.

Willingness to be based in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI) is a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player. We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad and trading as MYX: 1961. Our palm oil business consists of upstream plantation in both Malaysia and Indonesia; and downstream resource-based manufacturing business.

With hands-on management approach and excellent agronomic practices, we are ranked highly as one of the most efficient major plantation owners to produce one of the highest oil yields in the industry.

Our resource-based manufacturing business consists of three segments: refining, oleochemical and specialty oils and fats. We own two palm oil refineries in Malaysia and four oleochemical manufacturing plants in Malaysia and Germany. Our specialty oils and fats manufacturing business is carried out by our 20%-owned associate company, Bunge Loders Croklaan (formerly known as IOI Loders Croklaan), which has manufacturing operations in Malaysia, the Netherlands, USA, Canada, Ghana and the People’s Republic of China. Our downstream products are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. It also includes sustainable palm wood panels developed from oil palm trunks and can be used for furniture making and in the building industry.

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI) is a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player. We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad and trading as MYX: 1961. Our palm oil business consists of upstream plantation in both Malaysia and Indonesia; and downstream resource-based manufacturing business.

With hands-on management approach and excellent agronomic practices, we are ranked highly as one of the most efficient major plantation owners to produce one of the highest oil yields in the industry.

Our resource-based manufacturing business consists of three segments: refining, oleochemical and specialty oils and fats. We own two palm oil refineries in Malaysia and four oleochemical manufacturing plants in Malaysia and Germany. Our specialty oils and fats manufacturing business is carried out by our 20%-owned associate company, Bunge Loders Croklaan (formerly known as IOI Loders Croklaan), which has manufacturing operations in Malaysia, the Netherlands, USA, Canada, Ghana and the People’s Republic of China. Our downstream products are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. It also includes sustainable palm wood panels developed from oil palm trunks and can be used for furniture making and in the building industry.

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Optical, Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Perform