Senior Internal Audit & Process Improvement Lead

Watsons Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead audits, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely actions.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in internal audit, a degree in accounting/finance, and professional qualifications such as CIA/ACCA are an advantage; strong data analytics, communication, and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of internal audit experience with at least 2 years leading team/project.
• Exposure to retail/warehouse operations is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, scheduled audits, risk assessment, process advisory and ad hoc assignments.
• Lead audit team in planning, fieldwork, coaching, report drafting and findings presentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain data for planning and fieldwork; coordinate cross-department meetings.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation status of agreed action plans.
• Oversee inventory control activities including stocktake, cycle counts, reconciliation, and asset verification.
• Review compliance with statutory requirements and Group policies.
• Undertake other tasks as instructed by superiors.

Skills

Audit leadership

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

CIA/ACCA (advantage)

Job description

Watsons Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead audits, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely actions.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in internal audit, a degree in accounting/finance, and professional qualifications such as CIA/ACCA are an advantage; strong data analytics, communication, and independence are essential.