Senior Officer Internal Audit

UOB Kay Hian; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a dedicated Senior Officer, Internal Audit to support audit activities and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

The role involves planning, supervising, and reporting on audit engagements across departments to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness. The successful candidate should have 2–3 years of internal audit experience, a relevant accounting/finance degree, and professional qualifications such as CIA/CISA or ACCA/CPA.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Accounting / Finance or related disciplines.
• Preferably with professional qualifications such as CIA / CISA or ACCA / CPA / ICAEW.
• Minimum 2-3 years' internal audit experience in financial institutions or audit firms.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit planning and assist in leading and supervising internal audit assignments.
• Review audit working papers and observations prepared by the team.
• Document working papers and audit records; inform Head on significant issues.
• Summarise and discuss audit observations with management; supervise team members.
• Evaluate adequacy of internal audits and risk controls; provide value-added recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports with evidence and practical recommendations for improvements.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely implementation.
• Conduct ad hoc audits/reviews as needed and undertake assignments from superiors.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Report writing

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

CIA / CISA / ACCA / CPA / ICAEW certification

Job description

UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn. Bhd. is looking for a dedicated Senior Officer, Internal Audit to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. This full-time role involves supporting internal audit activities and helping ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work with various departments and contribute to improving overall governance and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Perform audit planning, assist in leading and supervising the progress of internal audit assignments.
• Review audit working papers and observations / issues prepared by the team members.
• Documentation of working papers and records of audit work performed.
• Inform the Head on significant issues or potential fraud.
• Summarise and discuss the audit observations with the management.
• Supervise and provide guidance to other team members.
• Review, gather, analyse and appraise evidentiary data to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal audits and risk management controls.
• Timely review and provide value-added recommendations for improvement throughout the audit engagements where required.
• Prepare audit reports and ensure sufficient, competent and relevant evidence has been obtained to support the audit observations and conclusions as well as providing practical recommendations or recommending areas of improvement to the Management.
• Perform follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented within the agreed implementation date.
• Perform ad hoc audit / review and investigation on areas of concern when necessary.
• To undertake any assignment as and when instructed by the superior and the Management.

Job Requirement:

• Relevant degree in Accounting / Finance or related disciplines.
• Preferably with professional qualifications such as CIA / CISA or ACCA / CPA / ICAEW.
• Minimum 2-3 years' internal audit working experience in financial institution or audit firm.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English with strong report writing and communication skills.
• Possess good auditing skills and must be able to demonstrate good understanding of the business process.
• Proactive, result oriented, team player and able to work independently.