Senior Internal Auditor

KPP Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an internal auditor to join a high-performing global team transforming how audit delivers value across borders and business units. You’ll explore complex operations, engage with senior leaders, and shape how risks are identified and managed in a global industrial environment.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-border audits, presenting impactful recommendations, collaborating across functions, leveraging data analytics tools, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential due to international scope.
• Strong background in accounting, finance, or business with professional certifications.
• Open to frequent global travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cross-border audits that go beyond compliance and provide operational insights.
• Present high-impact recommendations to leadership grounded in analysis.
• Collaborate with teams across functions and geographies to enhance controls and governance.
• Leverage data analytics tools to support a modern audit approach.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continual refinement of audit methodologies.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Our client, an internationally recognised organisation, is looking for an internal auditor. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you’ll be part of a high-performing global team that’s transforming how internal audit delivers value across borders and business units.

This is your chance to explore complex operations, engage with senior leaders, and play a critical role in shaping how risks are identified and managed in a global industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cross-border audits that go beyond compliance, uncovering operational insights and improvement opportunities.
• Present high-impact recommendations to leadership teams, grounded in commercial understanding and critical analysis.
• Collaborate with teams across functions and geographies to elevate internal control and governance standards.
• Leverage modern data analytics tools to support a forward-thinking audit approach.
• Actively contribute to knowledge-sharing, coaching, and continual refinement of audit methodologies

Key Requirements

• Background in accounting, finance, or business, backed by a relevant qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Strong professional experience in commercial or financial roles, with proven exposure to internal controls and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with a Big 4 firm is highly regarded.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Tableau or Alteryx will be seen as a major advantage.
• Open to frequent global travel, up to 50% annually.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is non-negotiable due to the international scope of the role.