Job Purpose :
The group internal audit is an independent function which gives objective assurance and provides
consulting activity designed to add value and improve organization’s operations. It helps an
organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate
and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
Key Accountabilities :
FINANCIAL
1. Accomplish agreed number of planned audits.
2. Issuance of final audit reports to management according to targets set.
3. Manage audit days utilization against plan.
4. Manage department cost against budget
CUSTOMER
1. Make practical recommendations to enhance control, risk management and
governance processes.
2. Perform business performance type reviews with focus on cost savings and increase
operational efficiency
OPERATIONAL
1. Implement planned audit strategies and carry out instructions from Board Audit
Committee and request by Senior Management.
2. Review audit activities to ensure standards are properly maintained and audit
assignments are conducted efficiently according to Internal Audit Manual.
3. Liaise with external auditors to achieve effective usage of resources and coverage of key
risk areas
LEARNING & GROWTH
1. Improvement to audit efficiency, methodology and practices.
2. Identify training needs of staff; including allocating training time and provide career
development opportunities.
Key Challenges :
Aligning internal audit coverage to meet new expectations.
• Realigning skills to address new requirements.
• Addressing internal audit’s role in assessing risk management.
• Leveraging technology to achieve greater efficiencies.
• Coping with limited resources and succession planning.
• Demonstrating value and adding to the bottom line.
• Maintaining stature with the audit committee.
• Developing a continuous focus on risks.
• Maintaining a focus to prevent and detect fraud
Qualification, Skills & Knowledge :
A Degree holder (of any field) and or Master’s Degree qualification.
• Member of the IIA Malaysia.
• Professional Qualification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA) is an added value advantage
