Director – Internal Audit & Risk
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About the Role
A client in FMCG manufacturing seeks a Director of Internal Audit & Risk based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role leads multiple audits and risk assessments, reporting to the COO.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, support and manage the Internal Audit department in execution of key areas of responsibility
- Participate in the Annual Audit Plan and related risk assessment activities
- Conduct integrated internal audits and special reviews to assess adequacy and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT controls
- Plan and carry out audit assignments in line with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF)
- Prepare formal reports for management outlining key findings, risk mitigation strategies, and recommendations
- Build relationships with key members of management
- Direct the work of field audit teams and provide performance evaluations
- Be a mentor and guide to audit team, provide thought leadership
- Perform Level 2 review of audit workpapers to ensure compliance with Internal Audit Manual
- Participate in developing audit programs and provide guidance to audit team
- Evaluate internal controls, interpret field audit results, and determine root cause(s) for issues
- Lead in preparing periodic IA metrics, heat maps and other KPI dashboards for monthly reporting
Requirements
- Ability to travel 40% (domestic and international)
- Prior experience in IT Audit
- Exposure to Manufacturing (FMCG) or Trading sectors
- Internal Audit background with experience in a Big 4 or Tier II firm
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Job Summary
- Responsible for managing multiple audits and risk assessments, reporting directly to the General Manager.
- Requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, overseeing and guiding the work of Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, support and manage the Internal Audit department in the execution of the key areas of responsibility.
- Internal Audit Representative to Functional areas of accountability, manage across multiple audits.
- Participate in the Annual Audit Plan and related risk assessment activities.
- Conduct integrated internal audits and special reviews to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT controls, as well as to support advisory and consulting engagements.
- Plan and carry out audit assignments in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).
- Prepare formal reports for management outlining key findings, risk mitigation strategies, and recommendations to enhance operations.
- Build relationships with key members of management.
- Direct the work of field audit teams and provide performance evaluations.
- Be a mentor and guide to audit team. Provide thought leadership at various levels within the IA team.
- Perform the Level 2 review of audit workpapers to ensure audit work papers are in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and support the findings and recommendations to management.
- Participate in developing audit programs and provide guidance to the audit team in the audit design, implementation and close out of audits including management recommendations and reports.
- Evaluate internal controls, interpret field audit results, and determine root cause(s) for issues.
Role Requirements
- Ability to travel 40% (domestic and international).
- Prior experience in IT Audit.
- Exposure to Manufacturing (FMCG) or Trading sectors.
- Internal Audit background with experience in a Big 4 or Tier II firm.
What's on offer
- Total Monthly Salary (after tax): MYR 30,000 – 32,000/
- School Education for children
- Family medical insurance
- Family air tickets
- Annual Performance Bonus
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