Senior Manager, Internal Audit

About this role

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Projects: - Develop the Internal Audit Charter and a risk-based audit plan. - Appoint and manage the outsourced internal audit firm. - Complete audit cycles for high-risk areas such as Treasury and Project Delivery. - Implement a company-wide risk dashboard for leadership visibility.

Why Should You Apply? - Lead a major governance transformation in a mission-critical tech firm. - Directly influence C-Suite and Board Audit Committee decisions. - Build and transition a strategic audit function from the ground up. - Fast track to department head or head of position within 12 months.

Role Objective: You will establish and strengthen the internal audit and governance framework. Your goal is to build process discipline, compliance, and accountability during an organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities: - Create a fit-for-purpose audit roadmap aligned with company risks. - Manage outsourced audit partners to ensure value-adding outputs. - Diagnose process gaps and collaborate with owners to fix weaknesses. - Standardize SOPs and policies to align with operational realities. - Present actionable insights and risk trends to senior leadership.

Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CA. - 12-15 years of experience in internal audit or governance. - Experience setting up or transforming audit frameworks.

About You: - Senior Manager or head of department from Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Governance, Internal Control & Compliance. - Excel at synthesizing complex findings into business insights. - Effective communicator with Board-level stakeholders. - Experience managing hybrid (outsourced and in-house) teams.

About the Company: - Specialized, homegrown Malaysian technology firm. - In-house capability for building complex, partner-backed software solutions. - Two decades as a Mission Critical Technology Innovator. - Established client relationships supported by proven case studies.

Location: - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How to Apply: Click the "apply" button to submit an updated CV or your LinkedIn profile. The recruiter is open to sharing additional information before proceeding. Every applicant will receive a reply.

Additional Notes: A detailed job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.