Manager / Asst Manager, Internal Audit

Responsibilities:

• To perform audit assignments related to Company’s risk management, operations, and financial areas(including compliance with internal policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines issued by the regulatory authorities, where applicable).
• To guide the junior staff (senior executive/executive) in performing the audit activities/tasks.
• To vet the audit findings and audit reports for the submission to Head for his finalization.
• To communicate and clarify audit findings and provide recommendations to the auditees in the course of the audit and exit meeting.
• To undertake and assist in special investigations or projects assigned by the Audit Committee (if any), Board of Directors, or requested by the Senior Management based on clear terms of reference.
• To develop and update audit programs with new or revised Company policies, and procedures, as well as applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines issued by the regulatory authorities.
• To prepare an Audit Planning Memorandum, Audit Visit Letters, audit and/or investigation report for review by the Head of Group Internal Audit.
• To provide timely feedback to the Head of Group Internal Audit and auditees on the result of the audit assignments, especially major findings.
• To update the Head of Group Internal Audit on the progress of audit/ projects/ administrative tasks assigned on a timely basis.
• To provide input related to audit review and scope for key subsidiaries within the Group to the Head of Group Internal Audit for the annual Audit Strategic Plan and Audit Risk Assessment.
• To build and maintain key relationships with the Heads of Division.
• To assist in compiling the Internal Audit Annual Report and year-end Audit Activity Report by reviewing assignments undertaken throughout the year.
• To continuously identify and recommend areas in order to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency, including updating of Internal Audit Manual.
• To be responsible in internal administration work (e.g. read internal memos and external circulars, update relevant rules and guidelines issued by regulatory authorities, update relevant registers and index (if any), back-up data files, update timesheet, filing audit working papers, make constructive recommendations for improvement of the audit working systems, etc.)
• To perform any other related duties that the Head of Group Internal Audit/Management may require from time to time and other matters ancillary to the above.

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, and English.
• Min 7 years of working experience in auditing (internal and external audit).
• Substantial knowledge of auditing practices.
• Experienced in property, manufacturing and hotel industries.
• Hands-on experience with the relevant information system.