Manager, Internal Audit - Malaysia, Selangor - PLUS Malaysia

Description

Plan the internal audit activities and monitor their implementation in accordance with the internal audit charter and the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the Standards in ensuring that the function is able to provide an independent assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, governance and risk management.

Key Accountabilities:

Audit Plan

• Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive audit plan based on risk assessment, management's goals and objectives, and the requirements by the Audit & Risk Committee. Identifies potential audit areas, assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk, and estimates the time and skills required to complete audit projects.

Managing Internal Audit Activity

• Leading & managing Internal Audit assignments according to the approved Annual Audit Plan.
• Plan and perform delegation of audit assignment to team members, set priorities, monitor the implementation of audit activities and perform necessary assessment on the work submitted by team members to ensure adequacy and completeness of deliverables to meet the expected level of quality.
• Prepare the Audit Work Schedule as a reference on the allocated mandays for each stage of the audit to efficiently complete an assignment within the set timeframe.
• Guide the team to understand the established standards, policies and procedures to ensure that the audit deliverables meet the expected standards and compliance level.
• Evaluate and assess the adequacy and completeness of the deliverables submitted by team members in ensuring issues raised are fully supported by appropriate evidences.
• Review and analyze audit findings to identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and operational inefficiencies.

Reporting

• Review the audit report produced by the team-members to ensure the accuracy of the facts, identified root cause(s), implication and the quality of the recommendation provided.
• Draft and produce clear, concise, logical and technically-sound audit reports for clearance by Head of Internal Audit to ensure that the report is complete prior to issuance.

Manpower Management, Leadership and Staff Development

• Supervise the audit team members in performing their assigned tasks to achieve the audit objectives set for each task.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the audit team members, offering guidance and support in their professional growth and career advancement.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Stakeholder & Customer Relations Management

• Maintain effective relationship with the Senior Management of the audit clients (i.e. HOD, C-Suites), fostering trust and credibility.
• To ensure the audit plan and performed reflect the current challenges face by the audit clients and to provide added value recommendation that will be beneficial to improve the day-to-day process.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with business units to facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

• Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to auditing.
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to professional standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the audit department.

Requirements:

• Degree in any discipline
• Professional qualification (e.g., CIA, CISA, etc.) will be an added advantage
• Four (4) to eight (8) years of experience in internal / external audit preferably in risk-based auditing environment, operational & technical or any other related areas. Experience should include three (3) years in supervisory/co-supervisory function.
• Exposure to COSO framework, risk management as well as corporate governance.

Interested candidates please submit your CV to [HIDDEN TEXT]. Only selected candidates will be contacted.