Senior Internal Auditor

AEM; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AEM Holdings Ltd. in Penang invites a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Group Internal Audit team. You will plan and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance and IT controls, and report findings to the Group Head of Internal Audit.

You will use data analytics, assist in cyber security and data privacy risk assessments, and work with site management to implement corrective actions; travel is expected about 20–30% to other Group entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA is preferred; candidates actively pursuing a relevant certification may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal audit methodology and internal control frameworks such as COSO, with familiarity with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Ability to independently plan and execute audit engagements and communicate findings to management.
• Exposure to SAP ERP, data analytics tools and technology-enabled auditing is preferred.
• Exposure to IT general controls, cybersecurity, information security or data privacy risks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin advantageous for liaising with site stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel approx. 20–30% to other Group entities and sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance and IT processes.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps, inefficiencies and risks.
• Document end-to-end business processes, risks, controls, systems and data flows.
• Perform audit testing, analyse evidence and prepare clear, evidence-based workpapers.
• Use data analytics, visualisation, automation and approved AI-enabled tools to identify anomalies and higher-risk areas.
• Evaluate cybersecurity, IT, information-security and data-privacy risks as part of audits.
• Prepare audit observations and reports with root causes and practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with process owners and site management to agree corrective actions and follow up.
• Serve as on-site Internal Audit point of contact in Penang and support other Group entities.
• Support co-sourced audits, investigations and continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Data analytics

Communication with mgmt

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

IT audit tools

Job description

AEM Holdings Ltd. (SGX: AWX) is a Singapore-headquartered global leader in semiconductor and electronics test innovation, listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. With over 2,200 professionals across R&D and manufacturing sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Finland, France, South Korea, and the United States, AEM delivers comprehensive test solutions — spanning system-level, wafer-level, burn-in, and advanced packaging test — to the world's leading semiconductor and AI/HPC companies. Driven by its vision of a Zero Failure World, AEM continues to grow as a trusted partner in next-generation silicon test innovation.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join AEM’s Group Internal Audit team in Penang.

Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit, you will play a key role in delivering AEM’s risk-based internal audit plan across our global entities. You will independently plan and execute audit engagements, assess financial, operational, compliance and IT controls, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance and IT processes.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, process inefficiencies and risk exposures.
• Document end-to-end business processes, key risks, controls, systems and data flows.
• Perform audit testing, analyse supporting evidence and prepare clear, evidence-based workpapers.
• Use data analytics, visualisation, automation and approved AI-enabled tools to identify anomalies, trends and higher-risk areas.
• Evaluate relevant cybersecurity, IT, information-security and data-privacy risks as part of assigned audits.
• Prepare clear audit observations and reports covering root causes, risk implications and practical recommendations.
• Work closely with process owners and site management to agree on appropriate corrective actions and follow up on their implementation.
• Serve as the on-site Internal Audit point of contact in Penang while supporting audit activities across other AEM Group entities.
• Support co-sourced audits, investigations, advisory assignments and continuous improvement of audit methodologies and programmes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA is preferred; candidates actively pursuing a relevant certification may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal audit methodology and internal control frameworks such as COSO, with familiarity with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and International Professional Practices Framework.
• Ability to independently plan and execute audit engagements and communicate findings effectively to management.
• Exposure to SAP ERP, data analytics tools and technology-enabled auditing is preferred.
• Exposure to IT general controls, cybersecurity, information security or data privacy risks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin would be advantageous for liaising with site stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%–30% to other Group entities and sites as required.
• Experience within manufacturing, semiconductor, technology or related complex operating environment is preferred.