Senior Internal Audit Manager — Risk & Controls

Quintus Search; Kajang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct timely audits and improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Audit and at least 5 years of operational audit experience, preferably with ERP system exposure. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves stakeholder management and preparing audit programs. Candidates should be prepared for travel on short assignments.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Audit.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational audit.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and rationalizing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of the assigned chapter in a timely manner.
• Participate in the development and implementation of processes and policies.
• Prepare the practical audit program on the function and activities assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Rationalizing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Audit

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Conduct audits of the assigned chapter in a timely manner, highlighting areas (audit issues and recommendations) that assist in improving the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, reliability and integrity of financial & operational information, compliance to policies, instructions & guidelines, and efficient use of company resources & assets.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes and policies to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.
• Prepare the practical audit program on the function and activities assigned. Proper stakeholder management through involvement during the audit planning stage to consider concerns on timing and audit scope, during audit progress to inform on audit results through clear and concise communication and getting commitment on action plans to address the improvement areas identified.
• Perform risk-based audit planning via review of different sources of information (i.e., operational performance reports, corporate KPIs, financial results, management letters from the financial auditors etc.) and interviews with key stakeholders.
• Audit chapter completion in every audit mission, keep Senior Management informed on the audit progress with short, clear, value-adding and business-relevant audit remarks.
• Document audit work in an organized, accurate, and concise manner, clearly supporting the conclusions reached in the audits performed.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Audit or equivalent, have a relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIA etc.) will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational audit, preferably with exposure in ERP system
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and rationalizing skills, including the ability to negotiate while maintaining good working relationships at all levels
• Prepare to travel outstation/overseas on short assignments