Head Internal Audit & Risk

Head Internal Audit & Risk The Opportunity

• Establish a high-performance governance framework and build process discipline across the organization.
• Diagnose organizational weaknesses, manage outsourced audit partners, and translate complex findings into actionable improvements for executive leadership.
• Establish the Internal Audit Charter, appoint an outsourced firm, and complete the first audit cycle covering 3–5 high-risk areas.
• Transition to a hybrid internal audit model, develop internal competencies, and embed a self-governed compliance culture within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy: Develop a risk-aligned internal audit roadmap, prioritizing high-risk functions such as Treasury, Procurement, and HR for the initial audit cycle.
• Outsourced Management: Serve as the primary liaison for outsourced partners, define audit scopes, validate data, and ensure the accuracy of recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Conduct gap assessments, refresh standard operating procedures (SOPs), and collaborate with department heads to implement remedial actions.
• Governance & Risk: Establish company-wide risk dashboards and integrate risk oversight into all audit planning activities.
• Leadership Reporting: Present data-driven insights and audit status reports to the EXCO, CEO, and Board Audit Committee.
• Integrity: Lead special investigations, including whistleblowing and fraud-risk processes.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification: Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA.
• Experience: 12–15 years in internal audit or governance, with a focus on setting up audit frameworks and managing outsourced partners.
• Skills: Proven expertise in process re-engineering, enterprise risk assessments, and presenting to Board-level stakeholders.
• Visionary: Experience managing hybrid audit models and building internal audit capability. About the Company:
• Specialized, homegrown Malaysian technology firm.
• In-house capability for building complex, partner-backed software solutions.
• Two decades as a Mission Critical Technology Innovator.
• Established client relationships supported by proven case studies. Location:
• KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia How to Apply: Click the "apply" button to submit an updated CV or your LinkedIn profile. The recruiter is open to sharing additional information before proceeding. Every applicant will receive a reply. Additional Notes: A detailed job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.