Head Internal Audit & Risk
At a glance
Mid-level Audit & Controls role at Fuku. Kuala Lumpur · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set the audit roadmap around priority risks, starting with areas such as Treasury, Procurement and HR
- Lead external audit partners, set their scope, check supporting data and confirm their recommendations are sound
- Assess process gaps, update procedures and work with department leaders to put fixes in place
- Build risk dashboards and present audit progress and findings to executives, the CEO and the Board Audit Committee
- Oversee whistleblowing and fraud-risk investigations while shifting toward a hybrid audit model
What you bring
- You have twelve to fifteen years in internal audit or governance, including building audit frameworks and overseeing external partners
- You hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- You have a professional credential such as CIA, CPA or another listed qualification
- You bring experience in process redesign, enterprise risk reviews and presenting to board-level audiences
Who this fits
This suits a senior audit leader who can establish audit practices, manage outsourced support and grow internal capability. The role is based onsite in Kuala Lumpur, and applicants need work rights in Malaysia.
From the employer
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.
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