Senior Risk & Compliance Leader — Internal Audit Excellence

PERSOL Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a Risk & Compliance Senior Executive to lead internal audits and strengthen controls across the organization. You will assess processes, prepare findings, and present recommendations to management to mitigate risks and improve compliance.

Responsibilities include risk-based audits, SOP development for PDPA and contract management, and collaboration with multiple departments to uphold governance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant audit or risk management experience.
• IIA membership or equivalent is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with SAP processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits and risk management activities.
• Assess control systems, operations, and financial records for risks and gaps.
• Prepare audit documentation, findings, and practical recommendations.
• Present results to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departments to strengthen controls and risk practices.
• Conduct risk-based audits per the annual plan.
• Review and update SOPs including PDPA and contract management.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a Risk & Compliance Senior Executive to lead internal audits and strengthen controls across the organization. You will assess processes, prepare findings, and present recommendations to management to mitigate risks and improve compliance.

Responsibilities include risk-based audits, SOP development for PDPA and contract management, and collaboration with multiple departments to uphold governance and regulatory standards.