Job Description

Why This Role Matters

At FINEXUS Group, strong governance and control are fundamental to how we operate, manage risk, and sustain trust with regulators, partners, and clients. As an Associate, Internal Audit, you play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation by strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and ensuring compliance across the Group.

By supporting audit functions, you help FINEXUS identify control gaps early, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold high standards of accountability. Your work enables management and the Board to make informed decisions, manage risk proactively, and maintain confidence as a technology leader in a regulated industry.

About the Role

You will support the execution of FINEXUS Group’s internal audit plan by assisting in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities. Working closely with the Internal Audit team and business units, you will assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.

This role provides broad exposure across business, finance, operations, and technology functions. Through structured audits and a risk-based approach, you will help ensure controls are effective, risks are managed, and processes operate in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Mission / Expected Outcomes

• Support the timely delivery of FINEXUS Group’s annual internal audit plan in accordance with established audit principles and standards.
• Provide reliable, objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical, value-adding improvements.
• Strengthen compliance, governance, and operational discipline across the Group.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Key Responsibilities

1) Audit Planning & Fieldwork

• Support audit planning through a structured and risk-based approach.
• Perform audit fieldwork by applying relevant procedures, including process walkthroughs, control testing, and inspections.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across business and support functions.
• Document audit observations and work performed in an organized manner in audit working papers, ensuring evidence is complete, traceable, and audit-ready.
• Assist in identifying root causes of control gaps and process breakdowns.

2) Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

• Identify potential audit findings during audits and assist in the preparation of internal audit reports, providing clear and well-documented supporting evidence. Develop practical recommendations that are realistic, measurable, and aligned with business operations.
• Communicate audit findings in a professional and constructive manner, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure timely resolution of audit findings and effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Support periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and Senior Management by compiling audit progress updates and tracking outstanding issues.

3) Risk, Compliance & Governance Support

• Assist in identifying potential non-compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during audits.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks, control trends, and recurring issues across the Group.
• Participate in special reviews, investigations, and ad-hoc assignments as required.
• Maintain professional, independent, and objective relationships with auditees while working collaboratively and respectfully.
• Support governance initiatives and continuous improvement of audit tools, templates, and working practices.

4) Data, Tools & Audit Enablement

• Use audit tools and data (e.g Excel-based analysis, system reports, logs, and supporting documentation) to strengthen audit testing and conclusions.
• Assist in improving audit documentation standards, templates, and reporting formats to enhance consistency and quality.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; 1–3 years of relevant experience in audit, accounting, risk, compliance, or governance is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of internal audit standards, risk management, and control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
• Exposure to regulated environments (e.g. banking, payments, fintech, technology services) is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Organised, disciplined, and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Comfortable engaging stakeholders and communicating audit objectives, progress, and findings clearly.

Preferred / Good-to-Have

• Experience in internal or external audit, risk, or compliance in a regulated, technology, fintech, or financial services environment.
• Exposure to IT controls, systems audits, data analytics, or technology risk.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and governance practices (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001, BNM RMiT, PayNet Rules); awareness of these standards is considered an advantage.
• Working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, ISO Auditor).

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