Specialist, Financial & Operations Audit

U Mobile Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Specialist for Financial & Operations Audit. You will execute audit reviews, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the internal audit plan. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably within the telecommunications sector, and hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. The position offers flexibility and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Proficient in applying risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and execute audit reviews and report findings.
• Support the Internal Audit Plan execution.
• Proactively update assignments and manage stakeholder communication.

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Risk Management Principles

Report Writing

Microsoft 365 Proficiency

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Specialist, Financial & Operations Audit

Specialist, Financial & Operations Audit

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Life at U Mobile

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At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team.
Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization!

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Top Reasons To Join Us!
• Awarded For
o Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
o Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
o Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
• Staff Line & Device Subsidy
• Smart Casual Attire
• Child Parental Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

The Day-To-Day Activities

• Reporting Structure
• Reporting directly to the Section Head, Financial & Operations Audit and ultimately to the Head of Internal Audit (“HIA”).
• Annual Internal Audit Plan
• Support the Section Head, Internal Audit - Financial & Operations in contributing to the development, updating, execution and completion of U Mobile’s Internal Audit Plan (Financial & Operations). This may include gathering relevant business intelligence, preparing risk assessment materials; escalating observed trends or early risk indicators to the Section Head or HIA for consideration during audit planning cycles.
• Audit Execution
• Plan, lead and execute concurrent moderate to low complexity audit reviews as assigned, including engagement level audit planning, audit programs based on risk assessment, fieldwork execution, and reporting. Ensuring work is completed within timelines and working papers & documentation are maintained in accordance with the internal audit methodology and IIA standards.
• Reporting & Communication
• Proactive update of assignment progress to Supervising Manager/ Section Head and discusses challenges and seek appropriate advice where needed. Prepare clear, concise and well substantiated draft and final audit reports with pragmatic audit recommendations. Discuss and present audit findings and well supported recommendations with Supervising Manager/ Section Head and Head of IA and subsequently with the audit client/ stakeholders at the conclusion of audits.
• Quality Assurance
• At the conclusion of audit assignment, ensure that timely closure of audit file and update of assignment tracking.
• Ad-hoc Assignments & Investigations
• Undertake ad hoc assignments such as investigations and special projects as directed by the Section Head or Head of Internal Audit. Ensure necessary professional due care is exercise to adequacy of coverage, quality, and timely reporting (including escalation of critical issues before report issuance).
• Issue Tracking
• Perform post audit follow-up reviews/ issue tracking on completed assignments with audit clients/ Management to ensure timely implementation of the agreed remedial measures and ensuring that relevant supporting documents/ records are obtained and maintained timely to support the status of completion of outstanding audit recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management
• Uphold professional conduct and to develop and maintain respectful stakeholders' relationships with business units and senior management, including demonstrate business acumen by keeping abreast with the UM’s products and services, strategic business direction and industry trends.
• Proactively pursue relevant training and certifications to stay updated on audit techniques, telecommunications industry practices, and emerging technologies to enhance internal audit capabilities.
• Other duties
• To perform any other tasks/ assignments as instructed by the Section Head or Head of Internal Audit, including involvement in departmental initiatives or process improvements.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications/ certification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of Internal Audit experience. preferably in financial, commercial, or operational audit. Exposure in the telecommunications, technology, or digital services sector (e.g., 5G, cloud, IoT, enterprise services) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting audits across end-to-end business processes, especially in Sales and Marketing (Consumer and Enterprise), Finance, Credit, Revenue Assurance, Procurement, Revenue Assurance, and other corporate functions; and working with cross functional technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient in applying risk-based auditing, internal auditing standards and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO); and risk management principles.
• Highly self-driven and proactive attitude, able to work independently and collaboratively in cross functional departments, and proficient in report writing and presentation skills in English, with the ability to communicate concisely, persuasively, and factually to management and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics; and strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote) for documentation and analysis; and the ability to use or interpret data analytics, dashboards, or automated scripts is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with or interest in data-driven auditing techniques tools such as. ACL/IDEA, Power BI, AWS insights would be an added advantage.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams) is essential. for this role.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications/ certification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of Internal Audit experience. preferably in financial, commercial, or operational audit. Exposure in the telecommunications, technology, or digital services sector (e.g., 5G, cloud, IoT, enterprise services) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting audits across end-to-end business processes, especially in Sales and Marketing (Consumer and Enterprise), Finance, Credit, Revenue Assurance, Procurement, Revenue Assurance, and other corporate functions; and working with cross functional technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient in applying risk-based auditing, internal auditing standards and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO); and risk management principles.
• Highly self-driven and proactive attitude, able to work independently and collaboratively in cross functional departments, and proficient in report writing and presentation skills in English, with the ability to communicate concisely, persuasively, and factually to management and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics; and strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote) for documentation and analysis; and the ability to use or interpret data analytics, dashboards, or automated scripts is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with or interest in data-driven auditing techniques tools such as. ACL/IDEA, Power BI, AWS insights would be an added advantage.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams) is essential. for this role.

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What’s Next ?
Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.