SENIOR MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Description

OVERVIEW

• Responsible in team leading and execution of annual IA Plan in providing reasonable assurance and enhancing the internal control systems, risk management and corporate governance in ascertaining the level of adequacy, integrity, effectiveness and efficiencies of governance, risks and internal control systems within the Group to ensure the achievement of corporate objectives, strategies and compliance to statutory requirements. 
• Develop and implement a risk-based Annual Audit Plan in accordance to standards set in Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance and the Internal Audit Charter.
• To assess adequacy of internal controls, efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, including identification of control gaps and recommendations for improvement opportunities arising from audit engagements.
• Plan, manage and execute audit assignments as per Annual Audit Plan.
• Review and finalize audit working papers and audit findings prepared by audit team members.
• Manage audit assignment assigned, report progressively on status of engagement and ensure completion of audit assignment as per the Annual Audit Plan / agreed timeline.
• Provide regular progress update to superior and highlight on high risks audit findings on timely basis.
• Supervise and assist team members and attend to meetings with management team to discuss on the audit process and audit work.
• Review and discuss audit findings, recommendation and corrective action plan with responsible personnel, process owner and relevant stakeholder.
• Review and finalize the audit report for review with Deputy General Manager.
• Oversee the execution of follow up audit performed on findings reported to ensure management action are implemented accordingly.
• To periodically engage members of the management team, stay abreast with Company and industry developments and make adjustments to the internal audit activity, if required.
• To periodically assess the skillset of the function and ensure adequate development program for internal audit staff to meet the growing needs of the Company.
• Lead and conduct investigations arises from whistleblowing reports.
• Accountable to preserve the various documentations for audit work such as working papers, audit program, supporting evidence, permanent file, current file, circulars, minutes, office memo and etc.
• Any ad hoc assignments and projects as necessary.
• Any other tasks that assigned by superior.
   

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or professional qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in auditing.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Good report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Country regulatory environments, governing bodies and industry compliance requirements e.g., Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance, etc.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
• Local and International Social Compliance Standards.