Associate Manager, Internal Audit

An Associate Manager, Internal Audit job has become available at a company in the PPE manufacturing industry based in Cyberjaya that offers the opportunity to travel internationally frequently.

About the Associate Manager, Internal Audit Role:
As the Associate Manager, Internal Audit, you will mainly be involved in handling the internal audit related matters for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out audit engagements with an integrated audit approach & ensure the audit is completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist in conducting audit kick-off and close meetings. Perform tests of controls and gathering audit evidence for analysis
• Review and assess business processes and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls (efficiency and effectiveness)
• Identify business processes, internal control and financial reporting weaknesses or non-compliance of company policies and procedures
• Document the work performed and conclusions using established work paper formats
• Discuss the results of audit tests and conclusions with management and obtain agreement on facts
• Recommend practical value-added solutions for process improvement to management
• Prepare written Internal Audit Report detailing audit findings, implications and recommendations for internal control or business process improvement
• Follow-up with management on outstanding audit issues, ensuring timely remediation and report the status and any issues arising from testing performed to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
• Assist in the preparation of the annual risk assessment of auditable entities
• Assist in the Corporate Governance Questionnaire (CGQ) process and reporting
• Provide guidance and assistance to Internal Audit Loaners during audit engagements
• Promote and support the role and objectives of Internal Audit at all levels of the company
• Continually identify improvement opportunities for the internal audit process
• Conduct audit planning and risk-control assessment through discussion with management and having regards to corporate governance and specific business unit requirements
• Prepare audit scope letter and client audit documents list for distribution, and follow-up on the receipt of requested documentation prior to the audit engagement
• Prepare audit planning memo and develop audit work programme
• Coordinate logistics for audit engagement (air travel and accommodation) as the position will involve significant domestic and international travel (two to three weeks at a time and up to 24 weeks per annum)

To succeed in this Associate Manager, Internal Audit role, you must be a finance professional with the ability to think analytically and clearly formulate and articulate ideas, with good attention to detail and be able to critically assess management assertions and opinions.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Management. CPA and/or Chartered Accountant qualified will be preferable
• Four to five years’ work experience in audit, risk management, accounting and finance with a strong knowledge of risk, internal controls and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) best practices
• Exposure to publicly listed company’s reporting structures, IT systems (Oracle, SAP and PRMS), and financial reporting requirements and knowledge of US and Australian GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards
• Awareness of current Corporate Governance and Compliance issues impacting multinational corporations, with outstanding written and verbal English communication skills, and a second language is an advantage
• Can be assertive when required and have a strong personal presence and always act professional, confident, and credible, and have effective time management and project management skills and a proactive communication style
• Flexible and adaptable but remain focused on objectives and outcomes, with good people management skills, prepared to be hands-on, and able to deal with all levels of staff and cultures within the organisation
• Pragmatic, business orientated and passionate about your responsibilities and contribution to the organisation. Be a team player and be prepared to be ‘hands-on’
• Be flexible and adaptable but remain focused on objectives and outcomes
• Have good people management skills for dealing with all levels of staff and cultures within the organisation

This leading company has an outstanding reputation and needs no introduction. They are one of the leaders in the PPE manufacturing industry with a strong presence in the market. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are proactive, self-motivted with the ability to work independently and remotely, this is the role for you to accelerate your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Associate Manager, Internal Audit role.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C