IT Internal Control Analyst (IT Audit)

An exciting IT Internal Control Analyst (IT Audit) job has just been made available at large manufacturing firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Your main responsibility will be to support the development of the overall role of the Business Controls Team as a second line of defence.

About the IT Internal Control Analyst (IT Audit) Role:
You will be doing elements within control advisory and assurance work in line with audit standards to enable reliance from external audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the overall role of the Business Controls Team as a second line of defense
• Perform SOx testing and reporting to SOx Test Manager to agreed timelines (including in the space of IT processes)
• Communicate issues noted from SOx testing to key stakeholders in a timely manner
• Support Control Owners to develop remediation plans and address issues in a timely manner
• Track and report on outstanding actions relating to SOx findings
• Ensure all work is fully documented in line with the BCT Methodology and the SOx Testing process, reflecting current good practice in internal controls
• Certain elements of Controls Advisory and Assurance work will need to be completed in line with Audit Standards to enable reliance from External Audit
• Support and participate in the delivery of training to Control Operators and Owners to support the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting across the group
• Assist in the delivery of the Three Lines of Defense model within the Internal Controls Framework.

To succeed in this IT Internal Control Analyst (IT Audit) role, you will need to be a high-potential and motivated individual who goes the extra mile to make a difference, ensuring that risks affecting the business is adequately covered.

Key Requirements:

• Degree educated with relevant professional Internal Controls qualification (CISA, CISSP, CIA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Three to five years' risk internal controls or audit experience with significant accounting firm or corporate industry experience
• Experience in global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Good knowledge of internal controls practices, principles and procedures and corporate governance requirements for a global group, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR)
• Understanding of Risk Management and Internal Controls best practices
• Experience of one or more core business functions, including operations, marketing, finance and IT
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact and recommendations to management
• Experience in internal or external audit, or other SOx testing of IT processes, and able to identify control gaps and provide recommendation to address the issue
• Experience in IT Audit (internal or external), IT general Controls (ITGC) or other IT SOx testing spread across IT domains (access, program change, program development, computer operations, cybersecurity), and able to identify control gaps and provide recommendation to address the issue
• Experience in reviewing outsourced IT Operations and assessing various forms of Third-Party Assurance reports, e.g. SOC reports, for adequacy and impact on the services provided
• Knowledge of Internal Audit approach, including testing and reporting practices, and how it can be applied to Business Controls work is preferred

This manufacturing firm has an outstanding reputation in its field and great value is placed on exposure and ground to develop reputation. The scope of the offer, the size of business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all add up to a great place to work.

If you have what it takes, is passionate about the manufacturing business and want to elevate yourself, this is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground. Great career opportunities await the right person in this exciting IT Internal Control Analyst (IT Audit).

Apply today or email me at melvin.cheah@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity today.

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