Senior Manager Internal Audit

OUS Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

OUS Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit (HOD) to lead and strengthen its internal audit function across mining and resources operations in Malaysia. You will provide strategic assurance to Senior Management and the Board, while developing risk-based audit plans and ensuring effective governance, risk management, and internal controls.

The role requires extensive audit leadership, experience in forensic investigations, and the ability to travel to sites across Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, risk management or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA are highly preferred.
• At least 10–15 years of audit experience with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal audit function with independence and alignment to governance.
• Develop a risk‑based internal audit plan covering sites, functions, IT, and HSE.
• Provide assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control adequacy.
• Oversee audits across operations, finance, compliance, IT, and environments.
• Present findings and monitor management action plans with senior stakeholders.
• Coach and develop the Internal Audit team and promote a strong control culture.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Governance

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business

CIA / ACCA / CPA / CA / CISA

Job description

We are a well-established Malaysian company with multiple operational sites across the country. Operating within the mining and resources sector, we are committed to strong governance, effective risk management, operational integrity, safety, and sustainable business practices.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and highly independent Senior Manager, Internal Audit (HOD) to lead and strengthen the organisation's internal audit function, providing strategic assurance to Senior Management and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit function, ensuring its independence, effectiveness, and alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives and governance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan covering operational sites, corporate functions, finance, compliance, IT, and other key business areas.
• Provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead and oversee operational, financial, compliance, IT, and HSE/environmental audits across the organisation.
• Identify key risk exposures, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement, and provide practical recommendations to Senior Management and relevant stakeholders.
• Review and present significant audit findings, reports, and recommendations to Senior Management, the Audit Committee, and/or the Board, where applicable.
• Establish effective audit methodologies, policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes in line with recognised internal audit standards and best practices.
• Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure audit findings and agreed corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner.
• Provide strategic advisory support to Management on governance, risk management, internal controls, process improvement, and emerging business risks.
• Partner with operational leaders and functional heads to promote a strong risk and control culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team, ensuring appropriate capability, technical expertise, and succession planning within the function.
• Leverage data analytics, audit technology, and modern audit methodologies to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insights.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments, industry risks, and emerging trends relevant to the mining and resources sector.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, consultants, and other relevant parties when required.
• Travel to operational and mining sites across Malaysia as part of audit planning and execution.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant internal and/or external audit experience, including substantial leadership or managerial experience.
• Experience leading or managing an Internal Audit function is highly preferred.
• Experience in forensic audit, fraud investigation, or conducting investigations into suspected misconduct, irregularities, or control breaches is highly preferred.
• Professional certification or exposure in areas such as forensic accounting, fraud examination, or investigation (e.g., CFE) will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to the mining, manufacturing, construction, resources, heavy industry, or other operationally intensive industries will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, corporate governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control practices.
• Sound understanding of recognised frameworks such as COSO Internal Control and COSO ERM.
• Experience in operational audits, including areas such as asset management, procurement, inventory, maintenance, HSE, and site operations, will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial, operational, compliance, and IT risks.
• Experience in reporting to Senior Management, Audit Committees, and/or Boards is preferred.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, independence, and sound professional judgement.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and operationally intensive environment.
• Willingness to travel to operational and mining sites across Malaysia.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Internal Audit function and play a meaningful role in strengthening governance, risk management, and operational excellence within a growing Malaysian organisation.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with Senior Management and operational leaders while gaining broad exposure to complex business operations across multiple sites.