SENIOR MANAGER, GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT

S P Setia Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Loans

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Staff Purchase Discount

Long Term Incentive

Job summary

S P Setia Berhad is seeking a senior professional to lead internal audit across the Group. The role focuses on risk-based planning, audit execution, advisory services, and strong governance and ESG assurance oversight.

You will guide the audit team, develop processes, and report to the Board/Audit Committee. With 10 to 15 years in internal audit and at least 5 years in management, you will drive improvements in controls, analytics, and stakeholder engagement while upholding regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CA, MIA, or CFE are advantageous.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in internal audit, assurance, risk management, or governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with business strategies and risk priorities.
• Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Charter, policies, and SOPs in compliance with GIAS, IIA Standards, Bursa requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and oversee assurance activities relating to ESG reporting and joint venture audits.
• Lead and manage risk-based audits, special reviews, and investigation assignments across the Group.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, and information systems; provide practical recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risks.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and Board/Audit Committee presentation materials; monitor corrective actions via follow-up audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit team members; manage departmental performance, training plans, budgets, and administrative matters.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/IT

Job description

This role involves leading internal audit functions across the Group, including developing and implementing risk-based audit plans, managing audit execution and advisory services, overseeing reporting and follow-up activities, and providing leadership to the audit team.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with business strategies and risk priorities

Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Charter, policies, and SOPs in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), IIA Standards, Bursa requirements, and relevant regulations

Liaise with external auditors and oversee assurance activities relating to ESG reporting and joint venture audits

Lead and manage risk-based audits, special reviews, and investigation assignments across the Group

Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and information systems

Provide practical recommendations to improve business processes and mitigate risks

Prepare high-quality audit reports and Board/Audit Committee presentation materials

Monitor and report on the implementation status of corrective actions through follow-up audits

Lead, coach, and develop audit team members

Manage departmental performance, training plans, budgets, and administrative matters

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Technology, or related discipline

Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CA, MIA, or CFE are advantageous

10 to 15 years of relevant experience in internal audit, assurance, risk management, or governance

Minimum 5 years in a managerial role within assurance or audit functions

Strong exposure to corporate governance and enterprise risk management

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data analytics capabilities

Strong business acumen and ability to identify root causes and control gaps

Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

S P Setia has established a strong brand presence in Malaysia as well as overseas, a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and value creation. S P Setia is also at the forefront of branding in the property industry in Malaysia, being the pioneer in coining the renowned LiveLearnWorkPlay concept which is trademarked by the company as well as ECO philosophy in all S P Setia’s developments, making it a highly regarded brand in the industry. Our quality products as well as our sensitivity to our customers' needs and aspirations have also contributed to S P Setia's sterling reputation as a property developer.

A multiple award-winning public listed company, S P Setia ceaselessly strive to produce innovative and quality products not only for Malaysians, but International communities as well. Our well-received products range from Townships to Eco Homes, Luxury Homes, High Rise Residences, Retail & Commercial and Integrated Developments.

S P Setia has established a strong brand presence in Malaysia as well as overseas, a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and value creation. S P Setia is also at the forefront of branding in the property industry in Malaysia, being the pioneer in coining the renowned LiveLearnWorkPlay concept which is trademarked by the company as well as ECO philosophy in all S P Setia’s developments, making it a highly regarded brand in the industry. Our quality products as well as our sensitivity to our customers' needs and aspirations have also contributed to S P Setia's sterling reputation as a property developer.

A multiple award-winning public listed company, S P Setia ceaselessly strive to produce innovative and quality products not only for Malaysians, but International communities as well. Our well-received products range from Townships to Eco Homes, Luxury Homes, High Rise Residences, Retail & Commercial and Integrated Developments.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Loans Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Staff Purchase Discount & Long Term Incentive Sche