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.