Internal Audit Manager/Senior Audit Executive

Why Should You Apply For The Job:

1. Be part of a dynamic team driving economic growth in Sarawak, contributing to impactful infrastructure projects and regional development.
2. Explore exciting roles in a reputable company known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fostering talent in a thriving business environment.

Job Purpose:

Oversee and manage all aspects of the audit process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while providing strategic guidance to the audit team.

Responsible to/Report to: Group Internal Audit

Senior Audit Executive:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct financial, compliance, technical & operational risk-based audits across the Group.
2. Provide value-added recommendations to achieve the right balance between risks & controls which will contribute to improved business profitability.
3. Prepare quality audit reports or deliverables.
4. Carry out risks/control assessments & develop risk-based audit plans.
5. Assist Audit Managers in the planning and preparation of internal/external quality assurance programmes.

Job Requirements:

1. Recognized University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, IT, MBA or equivalent.
2. Preferably a member of IIA, CPA, ACCA, MIA, CIMA, BEM, BQSM, ISACA or other recognized professional bodies.
3. Strong Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) & G Suite skills; 2-3 years of work experience (4-5 years for Senior Audit Executive position) in the relevant fields involving risk assessment & business process analysis.
4. Proven capability to evaluate adequacy of risk management & internal controls.
5. Senior Audit Executive must be able to lead an audit team, including planning assignment, resources and execution & staff development.
6. Critical thinking skills, strong report writing abilities, organized including good interpersonal and problem-solving & communication skills.

Audit Manager:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and drive comprehensive risk/control assessments and preparation of risk-based Annual Audit Plans and audit engagement planning.
2. Strategize and plan the end-to-end execution of audit plan and resources in managing governance, risk, and control to ensure high-quality deliverables.
3. Lead a team of auditors in carrying out audit assignments and prepare Internal Audit reports to provide value-added recommendations to achieve the right balance between risks & controls which will maximize value through better governance & effective and efficient business processes.
4. Provide effective and sound business solutions and advisory to Management in managing business risks & maintain cost-effective controls across the Group.
5. Assist the Senior Audit Manager in validating and ensuring proper closure for audit issues based on the agreed recommendation.
6. Assist the Senior Audit Manager in identifying the internal audit staff competency gap for the staff development needs.
7. Any other reporting and approved assignments by the Group Internal Auditor.

Job Requirements:

1. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, IT, MBA or equivalent.
2. Preferably a member of IIA, CPA, ACCA, MIA, CIMA, BEM, BQSM, ISACA or other recognized professional bodies and a holder of CIA, CRMA, CISA or CA.
3. Relevant experience (minimum 5 years in the internal audit function of a listed entity or public accounting firms, preferably in a ‘Big 4’ firm and/or line experience in financial or operations management).
4. Candidates with at least 2 years of managerial experience or candidates who are in the Senior Internal Audit Executive for at least 5 years.
5. Experience with risk assessment, business process analysis & proven capability to evaluate the adequacy of risk management & internal controls.
6. Critical thinking skills, organized, good interpersonal skills and problem-solving.
7. Good effective communication skills including strong report writing abilities with strong command of written and spoken English.
8. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite and some knowledge of audit management software.
9. Preferably innovative or technology-savvy and has analytical skills & preferably has knowledge in financial and/or technical audit.

About The Company:

1. Our client is a leading conglomerate listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and is a major private-sector player in Sarawak.
2. Their portfolio spans to over more than 30 companies, including cement and phosphate manufacturing, property development, construction, trading, green technology, oil tools, trading, telco infrastructure and financial services.