Senior Executive - IT Audit

Sunway Berhad; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate in Malaysia is looking for an IT Audit professional to join their team. The role involves executing IT audit assignments, evaluating IT controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in IT or related fields, along with professional certifications such as CISA. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity is preferred. Strong analytical, communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously are crucial.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute IT audit assignments covering governance, security, and compliance.
• Evaluate adequacy of IT controls and risk management processes.
• Document and present audit findings and recommendations.

Skills

IT governance

information security

cybersecurity

analytical skills

report-writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Professional certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP)

Job description

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As a member of the IT audit team, assisting the Manager / Senior Manager / Head of Group Internal Audit Department (GIAD) in the following areas:-

Execute IT audit assignments in accordance with the annual audit plan, covering areas such as IT governance, information security, cybersecurity, IT operations & infrastructure, application controls, compliance review, IT projects, emerging technologies and system related investigation, as well as any other audit work undertaken by GIAD.

Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls, risk management processes, and governance practices to provide assurance to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Senior Management on the integrity and reliability of the Group’s IT control environment.

Assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).

Identify and report control weaknesses, root causes, potential risks and recommend value adding improvements.

Document audit results, compile findings for the audit report, recommend corrective actions and follow-up on agreed action plans where appropriate.

Assist the Audit Manager/Team Leader in presenting audit findings and recommendations to management.

Contribute to the overall achievement of audit team KPIs and department goals.

Assist the Manager / Team Leader in providing on-the-job training to new team members where necessary.

Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, automation and use of data analytics to enhance assurance coverage and efficiency.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the HOD as and when necessary.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.

Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO27001 LA or equivalent will be added advantage.

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in IT audit, IT risk management or cybersecurity, preferably in a public listed company or professional services firm.

Strong understanding of IT governance & controls, cybersecurity and emerging technologies (cloud computing, AI, automation).

Familiarity with control frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST.

Excellent interpersonal & communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Established in 1974, Sunway Group is one of Malaysia’s largest conglomerates with core interests in real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality, with a unique build-own-operate business model. We are committed to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and continue to align our business strategies towards mininising environmental impact, and advancing economic and social progress. With a presence in more than 50 locations primarily in the Asia region, Sunway Group comprises 13 business divisions – real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, leisure, healthcare, education, financial and investment services, trading and manufacturing, building materials, quarrying, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and digital.

In all that we do, we are driven by our core values of Integrity, Humility and Excellence.

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