Director – Internal Audit & Risk

Our client – operating in the FMCG manufacturing industry is looking for a Director – Internal Audit & Risk.The role will be physically located in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia.Job Summary: Responsible for managing multiple audits and risk assessments, reporting directly to the General Manager. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as you will oversee and guide the work of Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors. Primary responsibilities include:Lead, support and manage the Internal Audit department in the execution of the key areas of responsibility.Internal Audit Representative to Functional areas of accountability, manage across multiple audits.Participate in the Annual Audit Plan and related risk assessment activities.Conduct integrated internal audits and special reviews to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT controls, as well as to support advisory and consulting engagements.Plan and carry out audit assignments in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).Prepare formal reports for management outlining key findings, risk mitigation strategies, and recommendations to enhance operations.Build relationships with key members of management.Direct the work of field audit teams and provide performance evaluations.Be a mentor and guide to audit team. Provide thought leadership at various levels within the IA team.Perform the Level 2 review of audit workpapers to ensure audit work papers are in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and support the findings and recommendations to management.Participate in developing audit programs and provide guidance to the audit team in the audit design, implementation and close out of audits including management recommendations and reports.Evaluate internal controls, interpret field audit results, and determine root cause(s) for issues.Audit Coordinator and Audit Representative to client being audited.Manage the day-to-day work of field audit teams.Reviewing audit universe for inclusion or exclusion of new entities.Develop audit working papers in accordance with departmental standards to complete the audit work and to support the audit finding and recommendations to management.Participate in a variety of special projects and assist in special assignment upon request.Lead in preparing periodic IA metrics, heat maps and other KPI dash board for monthly reporting.Role Requirements:Professional related qualifications – CA, CIA, CISA, CPA.Must have exposure to Manufacturing (FMCG) sectors.Must have prior audit experience in a Big 4 or Tier II Audit firm.Ability to travel 40% (domestic and international).Prior experience in IT Audit.What's on offer:Total Monthly Salary (after-tax): MYR 28,000/-School Education for childrenFamily medical insuranceFamily air ticketsAnnual Performance Bonus