Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Auditor Manager will support the Head of Internal Audit in executing the company's audit plan and driving continuous improvement across OUS's iron ore mining operations in Malaysia. This role involves conducting audits of finance, operations, compliance, IT, and HSE/environmental controls to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing and executing the risk-based internal audit plan across sites, operational units, and corporate functions
• Conduct audits of finance, operations, compliance, IT, and HSE/environmental controls; assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes
• Prepare audit working papers, draft reports, and highlight findings, risk exposures, and recommendations for management review
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of management action plans to ensure timely closure of audit issues
• Support advisory engagements on process improvement, risk mitigation, and embedding audit insights into business operations
• Apply audit tools, data analytics, and modern methodologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, finance, risk, and other stakeholders; travel to site locations as required to perform audit assignments and gain operational insight
• Stay updated on audit, risk, regulatory, and industry developments, particularly in the mining sector, and contribute to aligning audit practices accordingly

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant discipline
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent is preferred
• 5–8 years of internal/external audit experience, ideally in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English (spoken and written)
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM), and internal control practices
• Exposure to operational audits (including HSE, asset/maintenance risk) is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with audit tools and data analytics is desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to operational sites

About us

OUS Group is a leading iron ore mining company with multiple sites and operations across Malaysia. We are committed to excellence in governance, risk management, safety, environment, and operational integrity.