SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT EXECUTIVE

Posted 4 weeks ago

POSITION : SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Job Summary :

The Senior Internal Audit Executive plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the organization’s operations. This individual is entrusted with the critical task of executing the comprehensive Internal Audit (IA) Plan, which is meticulously developed and sanctioned annually by the Audit Committee (AC). The IA Plan is a strategic blueprint that guides the audit activities throughout the fiscal year, ensuring that all organizational processes are subject to rigorous scrutiny. The AC, which meets quarterly, expects the presentation of three detailed audit reports per meeting, reflecting the thoroughness of each audit conducted. In addition to scheduled audits, the Senior Internal Audit Executive will address ad-hoc audit tasks as necessitated by the AC or the Management, ensuring a responsive and adaptive audit function.

Key Responsibility :

1. Audit Strategy Development

  • Devise an in-depth audit strategy for each task, ensuring meticulous preparation and planning.
  • Deliver and exhibit one audit report to the AC every quarter.
  • Facilitate initial audit meetings as well as concluding discussions for each audit.

2. Audit Execution

  • Examine all pertinent audit documentation, including policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct on-site evaluations to corroborate data accuracy.
  • Implement audit tests on operational systems and data analysis.
  • Analyze and scrutinize processes to pinpoint potential enhancements.

3. Audit Reporting

  • Draft a preliminary audit report, including Appendix 1 – Detailed Audit Observations and Appendix 2 – Risk Evaluation, adhering to the specified report structure.
  • Secure and integrate management’s feedback and the corresponding action plan into the final audit report.

4. Post-Audit Activities

  • Monitor and follow up on previous audit observations.
  • Ensure the resolution of audit observations within the stipulated timelines.

5. Audit Documentation

  • Assemble all working documents to substantiate the conclusions and observations reported in the audit findings.
  • Organize and maintain the audit working paper files systematically.

6. Team Leadership

  • Foster a work environment that encourages team engagement, motivation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Requirements :

  • A degree in Accountancy/ Business /Finance/Mathematic or Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CIA.
  • 3 or 4 years of internal or external audit working experience.
  • Experience in IT audit would be an advantage.
  • To identify, query, and extract data from the database/systems for analysis.
  • Draft clear and concise audit findings/report on the area reviewed at the conclusion of audits and recommend solutions required to minimize exposures arising from control/other deficiencies or to optimize the effectiveness/ efficiency of the area reviewed
  • Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Objective, independent, reliable, and resourceful. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking skills, good at problem-solving and report writing.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and good team player
  • Good in both verbal and written in English.

Human Resources Department
Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd
5th Floor, Tower Block, P.O. Box 266, Pulau Indah, 42009 Port Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03-3169 4000 Fax: 03-3169 4101

All applications will be treated strictly private and confidential.

  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 2 weeks (14 business days).
  2. Unsuccessful candidate’s application will be KIV for future opening.
  3. Kindly prepare the following documents prior to applying as these attachments are mandatory.
    • Profile Picture (jpeg, jpg and png file only)
    • School education certificate (jpeg, jpg and png file only)
    • Tertiary education certificate (jpeg, jpg and png file only)
    • Resume (pdf file only)

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