Senior IT Internal Audit: Risk & Controls

FINEXUS Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finexus is a multi-disciplinary Fintech firm providing software outsourcing and regulated products. We seek an internal audit professional to lead risk-based audits, assess regulatory compliance, and strengthen governance across financial services operations.

You will develop audit plans, review controls, and drive improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior management. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of audit or compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; advanced degree and professional certifications preferred.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and risk/control environment within financial services.
• Experience advising clients or teams in heavily regulated environments; attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Organised and able to distinguish issues needing escalation from those you can resolve independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans for assigned entities and business areas in alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and business strategy.
• Understand regulatory environment, business model, and priorities; identify key risks, assess internal controls, ensure timely completion of technology audits per regulatory requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, audit methodologies, and overall business processes.
• Prepare and review draft audit reports, ensuring findings address control gaps; conduct special reviews and investigations.
• Translate identified obligations into policies and drive enforcement across business verticals and represent the team in work streams.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support internal audit initiatives, and enhance risk management framework and controls.
• Oversee first-line risk owners, review their procedures, and implement remediation actions where necessary.
• Develop and execute audit plans based on risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Multi-tasking and meeting deadlines

Organised/Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline

Advanced Degree and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, PECB ISO Auditor)

Job description

Finexus is a multi-disciplinary Fintech firm providing software outsourcing and regulated products. We seek an internal audit professional to lead risk-based audits, assess regulatory compliance, and strengthen governance across financial services operations.

You will develop audit plans, review controls, and drive improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior management. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a regulated environment.