Internal Audit Assistant

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Ensures completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, including preplanning and wrapping up activities. Manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist the Supervising Auditor during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Communicates identified issues with Internal Audit senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
• Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
• Always ensure adherence to all applicable departments and professional standards.
• Communicates assigned tasks to the engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
• Organizes personal efforts along with those of junior auditors to be risk-based, productive, and efficient always.
• Any other duties, responsibilities, and assignments as directed by Management at the sole discretion of the management from time to time.
• Willing to work under pressure.
• Willing to travel up to 60% per year. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Sound financial skills and knowledge with the ability to conduct thorough and accurate analysis and review of processes.
• Strong self-motivation, capacity to work under own initiative, and be a good team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (English/ Bahasa Malaysia).

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree, Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Finance or Accountancy or Banking or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2-3 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

KEY TALENTS & TRAITS

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess complex data and identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
• Attention to Detail – Strong focus on accuracy in financial and operational analysis.
• Integrity & Ethics – Upholding professional ethics and maintaining confidentiality.
• Problem-Solving Skills – Identifying issues and providing actionable recommendations.
• Communication Skills – Ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Adaptability – Adjusting to evolving regulations and business needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – Working effectively with different departments and management.
• Professional Skepticism – Maintaining an objective and questioning mindset.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Internal Audit & Risk Management – Knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
• Accounting & Financial Analysis (optional but beneficial) – Understanding financial statements and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance – Awareness of relevant laws, standards, and industry regulations.
• Data Analytics – Ability to use data tools to identify risks and trends.
• Report Writing – Preparing structured, clear, and concise audit reports.
• IT Audit Knowledge (optional but beneficial) – Understanding IT systems and cybersecurity risks