Senior Executive, Internal Audit & Corporate Governance

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaza Premium Group seeks a Senior Executive, Internal Audit & Corporate Governance to strengthen governance, controls and financial integrity across the group. The role reports to the Global Director of IACG and collaborates with the IACG team.

You will plan and execute audits, report findings with recommendations, support KPI-driven initiatives, and stay updated on regulatory requirements. Travel internationally may be required; strong English communication essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a professional qualification (CIA/CISA/CA/CPA/ACCA) required.
• At least 3 years in internal audit in multinational companies or Big4; hospitality exposure is a plus.
• Strong data analytics, problem-solving, and proficiency with MS Office/SharePoint; able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning of audit assignments as directed by the Global Director of IACG
• Execution of audit in accordance with department's standards and best practices
• Report audit findings and provide practical recommendations for improvements of internal control systems
• Support internal projects and initiatives to achieve department's KPIs and strategic plan
• Review policies, procedures and operating manuals for improvements
• Participate in governance, risk and compliance related projects with the aim to improve PPG's control environment
• Execute compliance audit including, but not limited, to ICFR, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Data Privacy, etc.
• Keep up with latest regulatory and compliance requirements and identify enhancement opportunities for Group's compliance program

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

Education

Accounting degree

CIA/CISA/CA/CPA/ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Senior Executive, Internal Audit & Corporate Governance

The PPG Group places upmost importance to corporate governance, operational controls, financial controls, systems controls, and integrity of the financial records of the Group. This position reports to the Global Director, Internal Audit & Corporate Governance (IACG). He / She together with the IACG Team helps to enhance and protect organisational value by providing the management with objective, risk-based assurance, advice, and insight.

Key responsibilities

Assist in the planning of audit assignments as directed by the Global Director of IACG

Execution of audit in accordance with department's standards and best practices

Report audit findings and provide practical recommendations for improvements of internal control systems

Support internal projects and initiatives to achieve department's KPIs and strategic plan

Review policies, procedures and operating manuals for improvements

Participate in governance, risk and compliance related projects with the aim to improve PPG's control environment

Execute compliance audit including, but not limited, to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Data Privacy, etc.

Keep up with latest regulatory and compliance requirements and identify enhancement opportunities for Group's compliance program

About you

Bachelor's degree in accounting or professional qualification i.e. CIA, CISA, CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.

3 years of experience in internal audit gained in multinational companies or Big 4 firms

Experience in hospitality industry or international audit exposure is a definite advantage

Meticulous and proficient in data analytics and problem-solving

High proficiency with MS Office, Teams & SharePoint

International travel is required, and able to travel with short notices

Good command of spoken and written English

About us

Plaza Premium Group places upmost importance to corporate governance, operational controls, financial controls, systems controls, and integrity of the financial records of the Group.

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