Head of Internal Audit (Government-Linked Company)

A Head of Internal Audit job has become available at a government-linked company in real estate industry based in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.

Our client, a prominent investment holding company operating in property and land development, facility management, and project management consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Head of Internal Audit. This role offers an attractive salary range from RM216,000 to RM240,000 and is based in the vibrant location of Damansara. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Group Governance and Risk, playing a pivotal role in enhancing risk management, governance, and control processes within the real estate and integrated facilities management sectors.

* Attractive annual salary range from RM216,000 to RM240,000
* Based in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
* Report directly to the Head of Group Governance and Risk

What you'll do:

As the Head of Internal Audit, you will play a crucial role in leading the internal audit function to enhance risk management, governance, and control processes within the real estate and integrated facilities management sectors. You will be responsible for designing strategic audit plans, conducting risk-based assessments, ensuring rigorous internal controls aligning our practices with regulatory standards. Your ability to collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams will be key in providing actionable insights that strengthen the organization's compliance and operational resilience. You will foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement while driving process efficiencies. Your guidance will help the team stay ahead of industry standards, emerging risks, and best practices.

* Lead the internal audit function to enhance risk management, governance, and control processes.
* Design and implement strategic audit plans.
* Conduct risk-based assessments.
* Ensure rigorous internal controls aligning practices with regulatory standards.
* Collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
* Provide actionable insights that strengthen the organization's compliance and operational resilience.
* Foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
* Drive process efficiencies.
* Guide the team to stay ahead of industry standards, emerging risks, and best practices.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Head of Internal Audit position holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field along with professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent. You bring at least 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit , risk management or governance with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. Your strong background in real estate development, facilities management or project management industries will be highly desirable. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to present complex findings to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively. Your strong leadership and team management capabilities coupled with your commitment to fostering a high-performance culture will set you apart.

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
* Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
* At least 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit , risk management or governance.
* Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
* Strong background in real estate development, facilities management or project management industries.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to present complex findings to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Commitment to fostering a high-performance culture.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a Malaysia-based investment holding company that operates in property & land development, facility management, and project management consultancy. They develop residential and commercial properties, provide property services, and offer facility management, project management, and other related services. This is an opportunity to join a company that values integrity, continuous improvement, and fosters a high-performance culture.

What's next:

Ready for the next step in your career? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link! Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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