Quality Assurance Auditor
Ensure the effectiveness, consistency, and compliance of the Internal Audit function through quality assurance reviews aligned with IIA standards. Support audit risk assessment, planning, and governance to maintain high audit quality. Provide independent oversight on audit documentation, processes, and stakeholder feedback to continuously enhance audit performance and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and ensure audit working papers are properly prepared, documented, and maintained in compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and internal policies.
- Conduct Internal Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) and prepare comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations.
- Support the development and maintenance of the Internal Audit risk assessment and annual audit plan.
- Maintain and update the audit universe, audit programs, and inventory of regulatory policies and guidelines.
- Oversee and manage administrative and governance activities of the Internal Audit function.
- Implement and manage audit client feedback processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting to senior audit leadership.
- Monitor audit quality metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements and standardisation.
- Perform ad hoc reviews, special assignments, and internal projects as directed by the Unit Head or Chief Internal Auditor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is strongly preferred.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., IIA, ISACA, AICB) is an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of banking experience, including at least 5 years in Internal Audit or Quality Assurance Review (QAR).
- Strong knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, audit methodologies, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Experience in audit governance, audit planning, and audit documentation review within financial institutions or foreign banks.
- Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
- Demonstrated integrity, independence, and professionalism in audit practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
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
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Finance & Accounting
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Kuala Lumpur
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: NQ5SA0-58E89BBF
Date posted: 21 April 2026
Consultant: Angelina Kuah
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