JOB FUNCTION

• Perform internal audits to ensure the company meets its financial, operational, and compliance objectives.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit on the periodic audit planning including risk assessment of the Organization.
• Report control deficiencies to management and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
• Prepare audit reports to highlight audit findings, provide recommendations for rectification and improvement, and obtain responses from the auditees on audit findings’ implementation status. 
• To carry out audit review based on the Audit Plan approved by the Audit & Risk Committee, as assigned by the Head of IA of HLA as appropriate.  
• To follow the instruction of Head of IA HLA (Hong Leong Asia) or another IA team members as assigned by the Head of IA, to carry out the audit according to relevant auditing standards and frameworks in order to report the resulting audit findings.  
• To work with other IA team members, and do proactively share knowledge   

JOB DESCRIPTION

• In general, reports to the Head of IA, HLA (Hong Leong Asia) on tasks assigned.
• Assist the Head of IA HLA (Hong Leong Asia) in reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Assist the Head of IA HLA (Hong Leong Asia) in coordinating Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Internal control programs.
• Assist or lead audit projects if the projects involve other IA team members.
• Provide coaching or task related training to other more junior staff as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of the company’s risk management and internal control system.
• Participates in working committees/meetings in which Internal Audit’s contribution is requested.
• Conduct operational, financial, and other audits as required including planning, execution, and reporting of issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform special reviews as and when required by management or the Audit and Risk Committee members.
• Monitor progress on corrective actions by management, and ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist Head, Internal Audit in the annual plan based on risk assessment and organizational priorities and other tasks as assigned. 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least a bachelor of degree in Accounting or equivalent.  
• Preferably at least 7 years of experience in internal auditing.
• An advantage to have work in the Cement related/ready-mixed concrete industry.  
• Proficiency in English and Malay (written & verbal).  

SKILLS 

• Analytical, meticulous and objective –oriented.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.  
• Good report writing skills.
• Able to work and travel independently.