Senior IT Auditor

AkzoNobel; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Malaysia seeks a Senior IT Auditor to lead and participate in IT and process audits across global environments. The role focuses on IT controls, SAP configuration, access rights, and data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with data scientists and audit teams to ensure robust risk management and continuous improvement. The position involves applying the Internal Audit Methodology, documenting findings, and sharing knowledge within the function to strengthen governance and

Qualifications

• Lead or participate in internal audit assignments globally according to the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Provide input for audit scope and information gathering during audit preparation.
• Liaise between Operational Auditors and Data Scientist for fit-for-purpose data and insights in business processes.
• Review processes, identify risks, test controls, and draft observations during audit execution.
• Complete audit documentation, update observations and actions, and support audit reporting.
• Stay current on audit knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate and share knowledge within the internal audit function.
• Assist management with continuous improvement initiatives outside of audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in audits across environments and projects.
• Assess processes and controls, identify risks, and report findings.
• Coordinate with data analysts to extract actionable insights.

Skills

IT audits

Data analytics in audits

Job description

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Senior IT Auditor

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Petaling Jaya, MY

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

1. Information Technology audits on existing environments and new projects/technologies.
2. Business Process audits focusing on SAP configuration controls, access rights, and obtaining process insights based on data analytics.

Job Requirement

• Lead or participate in internal audit assignments globally according to the Internal Audit Methodology.
  (The lead auditor role involves leading the audit team and supporting the audit assignment manager in the overall execution of an audit. As a Senior Auditor, you are expected to lead your first audit within
  6 months of appointment and thereafter, lead more than one audit per quarter.)


• During audit preparation -Provide input for the audit scope and information gathering process, set up and conduct interviews with the audit client, and document the preparations.


• For business process reviews, liaise between the Operational Auditors and the Data Scientist to ensure that fit-for-purpose data and process insights are available.


• During audit execution, review assigned process, identify risks, test key controls, assess the impact of control weaknesses, write audit observations, and present conclusions.


• During audit finalization, complete audit documentation, update observations and actions, provide inputs to the audit report, facilitate the resolution of management comments, and follow up on actions.


• Stay relevant and current on audit knowledge and expertise.


• Collaborate and share knowledge within the internal audit function.


• Assist internal audit management with functional activities and continuous improvement initiativesoutside of audits as needed

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.