Senior Internal Audit Lead - Risk & Controls

Valiram; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to independently assess the Group's multi-brand retail operations and Head Office functions. You will evaluate risk management, internal controls and governance, delivering practical recommendations to safeguard assets and improve performance.

Travel frequently across Malaysia and regional markets for on-site fieldwork, including stock counts, with a focus on control design, effectiveness and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Plan and perform store audits across the Group's beauty, fashion, F&B, jewellery and watches brands, covering cash handling and inventory controls.
• Assist HQ audits of finance, procurement, HR and payroll, logistics, IT and e-commerce, assessing controls and policy compliance.
• Travel to stores, warehouses and offices for on-site fieldwork, including stock counts.
• Identify non-compliance, control gaps and fraud flags; propose practical improvements to strengthen controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit assignments within timelines.
• Apply data analytics to sales and inventory data to support testing and findings.
• Prepare concise audit reports and presentations with risk-rated findings.
• Monitor action plans with 3-month follow-ups and escalate overdue remediation.
• Build partnerships with store, brand and HQ stakeholders to foster accountability.
• Demonstrate independence and contribute to audit methodology improvements.

Skills

Audit

Internal control

Data analytics

Report writing

PowerPoint

English communication

Deadline oriented

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Valiram is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to independently assess the Group's multi-brand retail operations and Head Office functions. You will evaluate risk management, internal controls and governance, delivering practical recommendations to safeguard assets and improve performance.

Travel frequently across Malaysia and regional markets for on-site fieldwork, including stock counts, with a focus on control design, effectiveness and policy compliance.