Senior Group Internal Audit Leader

S P Setia Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Loans

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Staff Purchase Discount

Long Term Incentive

Job summary

S P Setia Berhad is seeking a senior professional to lead internal audit across the Group. The role focuses on risk-based planning, audit execution, advisory services, and strong governance and ESG assurance oversight.

You will guide the audit team, develop processes, and report to the Board/Audit Committee. With 10 to 15 years in internal audit and at least 5 years in management, you will drive improvements in controls, analytics, and stakeholder engagement while upholding regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CA, MIA, or CFE are advantageous.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in internal audit, assurance, risk management, or governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with business strategies and risk priorities.
• Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Charter, policies, and SOPs in compliance with GIAS, IIA Standards, Bursa requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and oversee assurance activities relating to ESG reporting and joint venture audits.
• Lead and manage risk-based audits, special reviews, and investigation assignments across the Group.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, and information systems; provide practical recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risks.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and Board/Audit Committee presentation materials; monitor corrective actions via follow-up audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit team members; manage departmental performance, training plans, budgets, and administrative matters.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/IT

Job description

S P Setia Berhad is seeking a senior professional to lead internal audit across the Group. The role focuses on risk-based planning, audit execution, advisory services, and strong governance and ESG assurance oversight.

You will guide the audit team, develop processes, and report to the Board/Audit Committee. With 10 to 15 years in internal audit and at least 5 years in management, you will drive improvements in controls, analytics, and stakeholder engagement while upholding regulatory standards