Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Based in Sabah)

IOI Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IOI Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit based in Sabah to lead risk-based audits across plantation activities and related sectors. You will oversee the Lahad Datu and Sandakan Audit Offices and report to the Head of Group Internal Audit.

The role requires a Honours Degree in Accountancy or professional accounting/auditing qualifications, with at least 15 years in internal audit and 3 years in a Senior Manager capacity. CIA qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Accountancy or professional accounting/auditing qualifications.
• Minimum 15 years internal audit experience, with at least 3 years in Senior Manager capacity.
• Experience in Plantation or related sectors; SAP exposure is a plus.
• Strong governance, risk management, and internal control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits per annual plan.
• Provide assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, laws, regulations, and quality management systems.
• Provide advisory services on improvements in business processes, internal controls and efficiencies.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews and investigations as requested by management.
• Timely quarterly and annual audit reporting to Head Office.
• Smooth day-to-day running of Lahad Datu and Sandakan Audit Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Group Internal Audit.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

SAP exposure

Travel willingness

Education

Honours Degree in Accountancy

CIA qualification desirable

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Based in Sabah)

Senior Management

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Sabah

Experience

Minimum of 15 years internal audit experience preferably in the Plantation or related sectors (with at least 3 years in the Senior Manager capacity).

Qualification

Candidates must posses at least a Honours Degree in Accountancy and/or Professional Accounting/Auditing Qualifications. CIA qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting risk based operational, financial and compliance audits based on the annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management and the internal control systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating policies and procedures, laws and regulations and quality management systems.
• Provide advisory services on areas for improvement in business systems, processes, internal controls and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct ad hoc assignments like special reviews and investigations as and when the need arises and/or requested by the management.
• Timely quarterly and annual audit reporting to the Head Office.
• Smooth day to day running of the Lahad Datu and Sandakan Audit Office.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Group Internal Audit.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must posses at least a Honours Degree in Accountancy and/or Professional Accounting/Auditing Qualifications. CIA qualification would be desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years internal audit experience preferably in the Plantation or related sectors (with at least 3 years in the Senior Manager capacity).
• Well verse with governance, risk management and internal control processes of the Oil Palm Plantation Industry. Added advantage if with exposure in SAP system.
• Possess critical thinking and good analytical skills and is resourceful and solution oriented.
• Possess strong leadership and good interpersonal/communication skills and able to work under pressure to meet reporting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to travel and stay in challenging locations/working environments.