Internal Audit Senior Executive Assistant Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a distinguished global leader in the integrated aluminium industry and one of the largest producers in Southeast Asia. Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia they operate extensive smelting and extrusion facilities maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing and operational excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Internal Audit Senior Executive or Assistant Manager to join a dynamic group audit team. Based in Shah Alam you will play a critical role in evaluating internal controls ensuring compliance and driving process improvements across the Groups diverse manufacturing and corporate operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Plan and execute risk-based audit assignments in alignment with the Annual Internal Audit Plan and ad-hoc management requests.
  

• System Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems data integrity and asset protection protocols to mitigate organizational risk.
  

• Reporting & Insights: Prepare comprehensive audit reports that provide value-added recommendations and actionable insights to senior management.
  

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with process owners to discuss audit findings and track the implementation of corrective action plans.
  

• Quality Assurance (Assistant Manager level): Supervise junior auditors and review workpapers to ensure all documentation meets high standards of accuracy and evidence.
  

• Process Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks and governance gaps specifically within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
  

• Documentation: Maintain meticulous audit workpapers and supporting evidence in compliance with internal auditing standards.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Management or Engineering.
  

• Professional Qualification: Professional certification (e.g. ACCA CPA CIA) is highly advantageous.
  

• Experience: * Senior Executive: 12 years of experience in internal/external audit. Fresh graduates with a strong interest in manufacturing are welcome.
  

  • Assistant Manager: Minimum 5 years of experience in operational financial or compliance auditing.
    

• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting is preferred.
  

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin (written and spoken) is a strong advantage to facilitate communication across regional sites.
  

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset detail-oriented and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
  

• Mobility: Willingness to travel to various plant locations and sites as required.