Group Internal Audit, Senior Manager (IT Audit)

We are supporting a large, diversified organization with regional and international operations. As technology and digital platforms continue to play a critical role in business operations, the organization is strengthening its Group Internal Audit function to ensure robust IT governance, risk management, and control environments.

This role is responsible for leading IT and digital audits across the group, covering core systems, business applications, infrastructure, and major technology initiatives. It is a senior role requiring strong technical depth, IT audit expertise, and the ability to engage effectively with both technology and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

IT Audit & Digital Assurance

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT and digital audits at group level

• Perform audits across technology infrastructure, information security, business application systems, digital platforms, and significant IT projects

• Develop and execute risk-based IT audit plans aligned with organizational priorities

Risk, Controls & Governance

• Examine IT internal controls and assess design and operating effectiveness

• Identify technology risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities

• Develop practical remediation recommendations to address identified risks

• Review, test, and evaluate systems and applications controls

Systems & Project Reviews

• Conduct pre-, during-, and post-implementation reviews for system and application projects

• Support management in responding to system, application, or security incidents

• Provide guidance on IT risk, security, and control considerations for new initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate complex technical findings in clear, business-focused language

• Engage with senior stakeholders across IT, digital, and business functions

• Build a strong understanding of business processes and supporting systems

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Background

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, or internal audit

• Experience within large, complex, or multinational organizations or professional services firms

• Strong exposure to risk-based auditing, control self-assessment, and risk management frameworks

Technical & Systems Expertise

• Strong understanding of IT control environments

• Experience across multiple technology domains, including:

  • Enterprise and business application systems

  • Windows and database environments

  • Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Networking and infrastructure

• Solid knowledge of information security standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field

• Professional certifications are highly desirable:

  • CISA, CIA, CRMA, CCSA, CFE

Core Competencies

• Strong grounding in the IIA Global Internal Audit Competency Framework

• Working knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

• High standards of professional ethics and judgment

Why This Role

• Group-level role with broad exposure across systems and digital platforms

• Opportunity to influence technology governance and risk maturity

• Work closely with senior leadership in a complex, evolving environment

• Meaningful scope to shape IT audit strategy and practices

If you’re looking for a role that blends deep technical understanding with senior-level audit leadership, let’s talk.

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