Senior IT Audit Lead – Risk, Controls & Data Analytics

Prudential Services Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional within its GwIA pool in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on risk-based audits across processes, controls, and systems, from planning through to closure, with emphasis on data analytics and continuous improvement.

You will engage with senior management, draft concise audit reports, and monitor remediation progress while applying governance standards and regulatory requirements to help safeguard the business.

Qualifications

• Post Qualification - at least 3 years relevant experience in 2nd or 3rd line
• CISA certified and/or other relevant technical certification
• Preferred industry: Financial services

Responsibilities

• Deliver good quality audit assignments in line with GwIA audit methodology
• Execute the audits in the approved audit plan including risk assessment and control management
• Understand the business, risk and controls through information gathered on the audit scope area
• Review the adequacy and efficiency of the controls in place
• Draft internal audit report for discussion with GwIA management and auditee management
• Monitor progress and adequacy of actions taken to rectify and close out audit issues
• Promote GwIA services to senior management and stakeholders

Skills

Auditing controls

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post Qualification – 3+ years in 2nd/3rd line

CISA certification

Tech degree / related certifications (Cybersecurity, Cloud, PM, etc.)

Tools

Python

SQL

SailPoint

CyberArk

CI/CD

Cloud (PaaS/IaaS/SaaS)

Job description

Prudential is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional within its GwIA pool in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on risk-based audits across processes, controls, and systems, from planning through to closure, with emphasis on data analytics and continuous improvement.

You will engage with senior management, draft concise audit reports, and monitor remediation progress while applying governance standards and regulatory requirements to help safeguard the business.