Senior IT Audit Manager, iCIMB & CCBO - Corporate Assurance (SG) MY

CIMB Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB Bank Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Senior IT Audit Manager for the iCIMB & CCBO Corporate Assurance team. The role oversees end-to-end internal audits for CIMB Singapore with a focus on independent assurance and value-added insights across auditable units.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, design audit programmes, and ensure timely delivery of reports. Strong communication with management and adherence to regulatory standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements by planning and performing end-to-end internal audit assignments, including defining audit scope, executing fieldwork, and preparing comprehensive audit reports that clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
• Conduct thorough planning and risk assessments for each engagement to identify key operational, financial, and compliance risks, ensuring audits are focused and value-driven.
• Design, update, and enhance audit programmes to reflect emerging risks and business changes; ensure audit documentation meets internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency post-identification of control weaknesses and risk exposures.
• Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Management and ensure timely agreement on action plans and issuance of audit reports.
• Ensure all audit work is conducted in accordance with internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations and conduct validation reviews to confirm effective remediation of identified issues.
• Build strong working relationships with business units and provide advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
• Contribute to Corporate Assurance's continuous improvement initiatives, including methodology enhancements, use of data analytics, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, GCAD procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements in all audit activities

Job description

Senior IT Audit Manager, iCIMB & CCBO - Corporate Assurance (SG) MY

The job is required to execute audit assignments in line with the approved audit plan for CIMB Singapore, with the aim of delivering independent and objective assurance, while providing value-added insights to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across auditable units.

Key responsibilities

Lead and execute audit engagements by planning and performing end-to-end internal audit assignments, including defining audit scope, executing fieldwork, and preparing comprehensive audit reports that clearly articulate findings and recommendations

Conduct thorough planning and risk assessments for each engagement to identify key operational, financial, and compliance risks, ensuring audits are focused and value-driven

Design, update, and enhance audit programmes to reflect emerging risks and business changes; ensure audit documentation meets internal quality standards and regulatory expectations

Provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency post-identification of control weaknesses and risk exposures

Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Management and ensure timely agreement on action plans and issuance of audit reports

Ensure all audit work is conducted in accordance with internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and within agreed timelines

Monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations and conduct validation reviews to confirm effective remediation of identified issues

Build strong working relationships with business units and provide advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and governance practices

Contribute to Corporate Assurance's continuous improvement initiatives, including methodology enhancements, use of data analytics, and knowledge sharing

Ensure adherence to Group policies, GCAD procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements in all audit activities

Banking & Credit More than 10,000 employees

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM81.6 billion as at 31 March 2026. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK.

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM81.6 billion as at 31 March 2026. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK.