Assistant Manager, Internal Audit (Plantation Audit)

Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Work Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Salary: RM6,000.00 – RM7,000.00 per month
Working Days: Monday – Friday

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Why Join Us?

Join our Internal Audit team in a role that offers hands-on exposure to business operations, risk management, internal controls, and senior management. You will have the opportunity to lead audit assignments, work closely with different business functions, and contribute practical recommendations that support business improvement and stronger governance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to advance into an Assistant Manager role with broader responsibilities, greater stakeholder exposure, and career growth opportunities.

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Job Summary

Responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audit assignments, evaluating internal controls and business processes, identifying areas of risk, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

The role will work closely with Management and various business units to assess existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support the organization in achieving its business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and lead risk-based internal audit assignments covering operational, financial, compliance, and process-related areas.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards, with proper documentation.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with relevant stakeholders to understand business processes and identify potential control gaps.
• Review policies, procedures, business processes, and supporting documentation to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis on audit findings and develop practical recommendations to address identified weaknesses.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including findings, risk implications, recommendations, and agreed management action plans.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to Management and relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations.
• Collaborate with business units to strengthen internal controls, improve operational processes, enhance efficiency, and mitigate business risks.
• Coach, guide, and supervise team members to ensure quality audit work and support team development.
• Keep updated on relevant regulatory requirements, industry practices, and emerging business risks.

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Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plantation Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Experience in plantation, agriculture, property, or other operationally intensive industries will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and provide practical recommendations.
• Good communication, interpersonal, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple audit assignments, and engage confidently with stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel to operational or plantation sites when required.

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Company Benefits

• Group insurance and hospitalization coverage.
• Medical, dental, and optical claims.
• Annual salary increments and performance bonuses.
• Additional leave benefits.
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Career advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to Management and multiple business functions.
• Opportunities to contribute to business improvement, governance, and risk management initiatives.

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Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, analytical, and commercially minded audit professional who can identify control gaps while working collaboratively with business teams to develop practical solutions.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Internal Audit career and gain broader exposure across the organization, we would like to hear from you.