int(11651)
Malaysia, Malaysia

Internal Audit Manager – Malaysia

About The Job

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager (based in Mid Valley, KL) provides shareholders and management with an independent, systematic appraisal of the effectiveness of internal controls established at the business operation. The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day conduct and completion of the audit as well as developing the draft report / communications to stakeholders.

Please contact Sharimilah Devi Prakash and email your CV directly in Word format with job reference JOB- 14274 to sharimilah@theedgepartnership.com.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of a risk-based annual audit plan; identify financial, operational and compliance risks and incorporate them into audit scope and audit program.
  • Conducting financial and operational audits and reviews in the different areas of manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, sales and marketing, information technology, human resources and safety, to name a few, in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
  • Take responsibility for the execution and quality control of audits included in the annual Audit Plan and for the delivery of audit reports including management comments.
  • Review key business processes and assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
  • Reviewing and recommending business systems improvements to address control gaps and to enhance efficiency where possible.
  • Recommend industry best practices to address process design gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Engage with a variety of stakeholders across the company and communicate the findings, recommendations, and follow-up of audit reports.
  • To follow up the remediation plans and timely resolve all audit issues identified during internal audit engagement.
  • Conduct special assignments and investigations as directed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee / Senior Management.
  • Support the Audit and Risk Management Committee in its fulfilment of its oversight responsibilities.

Role requirements

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/ CA. Other degrees will be considered if in conjunction with experience and certification.
  • Additional qualifications such as CIA, CISA will be beneficial.
  • More than 10 years in accounting, business, audit or related field, with minimum 5 years of public accounting (preferably gained from a Big 4 CPA firms) and private industry audit/internal control experience, part of which is in a manufacturing environment (highly preferred);
  • Ability to communicate and interact with colleagues in the different levels of management.
  • Excellent command in English and another Asian language, both oral and written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and has experience in use of ERP Software, preferably SAP; data analytic skills a plus (such as proficiency in Tableau).
  • Data Analytics experience (such as Tableau will be advantageous).
  • Self-directed with excellent time management skills and resourcefulness, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot based on changing internal and external factors.
  • Willingness to travel within the Interflour Group (approx. 20 to 30% travelling).