Job Description

Position Responsibilities 

• Identify key business risks, controls and develop audit plans in response to audit findings. 
• Performs risk-based audit assignments across the Group, encompassing financial, operational, and business processes, to verify compliance with the Group’s policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. 
• Review existing policies and procedures for deficiencies or lack of compliance with laws and to develop objective recommendations for improvements based on audit findings and present to Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Lead discussions and conduct interviews with respective key operations personnel to further understand existing operations and procedures and discuss potential audit findings. 
• Review audit working papers and audit findings prepared by audit team members to ensure adequate analytical reviews have been conducted and ensure accuracy of audit findings. 
• Leverages understanding of the organization to provide value-added audit solutions and apply industry best practices.
• Preparation of audit report and presentation of audit findings to the Audit Committee. 
• Conduct follow up audit on agreed action plans and ensure that all recommendations are subsequently implemented.
• Champions strong governance across the business, challenging processes, and procedures to reflect external governance best practice.
• Carry out ad-hoc audits/ investigations relating to whistle blowing and/or special requests from Management.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/ finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA) or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing internal audit assignments either as a team leader or in a sole contributor role.
• Candidates with experience in the procedures and controls and from F&B retail industry will have an added advantage.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Melayu. 
• Requires a fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics.
• Requires strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify solutions and recommendations that effectively address business and control needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication skill, possess good report writing skill and audit presentation skills. 
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraud.
• Awareness of emerging fraud trends and techniques
• Experience in compliance and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Possess positive attitude, hardworking and willing to take challenges and strives to maintain a good working relationship with team members and auditees.
• Able to work independently and deliver within the timeline given.
• Able to travel within Malaysia and overseas on short assignments.

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