Senior Internal Audit Lead - Controls & Compliance

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank, a leading Malaysian financial institution, seeks an Internal Audit professional to collaborate with stakeholders across the business. You will plan, lead, and execute audits, perform risk assessments, and ensure robust documentation and reporting.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, compliance, and fraud detection to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in audit/compliance with a degree in accounting or professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, compliance or related control functions.
• Understanding of planning, devising test procedures, sampling methods and testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, lead, execute, monitor and report on audit assignments.
• Perform Risk Assessments and prepare Audit Planning Memorandums.
• Lead and supervise a team of auditors during fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal controls and efficient use of bank resources.
• Provide value-added inputs related to Data-Driven Audit, Compliance and Fraud Detection.
• Prepare and submit draft and final audit reports within established timeframes.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Planning and control

Data-driven audit

Fraud detection

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/ACCA or professional qualification

Job description

Hong Leong Bank, a leading Malaysian financial institution, seeks an Internal Audit professional to collaborate with stakeholders across the business. You will plan, lead, and execute audits, perform risk assessments, and ensure robust documentation and reporting.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, compliance, and fraud detection to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in audit/compliance with a degree in accounting or professional qualifications.