IT Internal Auditor

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented IT Internal Auditor to join our global Internal Audit team. This role provides global exposure and the opportunity to contribute to IT audits and other types of engagements across a wide range of systems technologies and business functions. You will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen IT governance risk management cybersecurity and operational resilience while also supporting emerging areas such as AI and digital innovation. This role is based in Petaling Jaya Malaysia.

Key responsibilities

IT Audit execution

• Support risk-based audits across global systems applications cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to end-to-end audit engagements including planning fieldwork testing and documentation.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls across global Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) processes.
• Prepare clear concise and high-quality audit documentation and draft reports aligned with global standards.
• Support the communication of audit findings through written reports and discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Track and follow up on implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely and consistent remediation.

Advisory & other engagements

• Analyze data and processes to identify IT / IS risks control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance processes internal (system) controls data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate walkthroughs risk assessments and control design discussions ensuring accurate and complete documentation (e.g. RCMs narratives flowcharts).
• Support IT advisory activities including system implementations digital transformation initiatives and process automation.
• Participate in AI-related and advanced analytics engagements including assessing governance risks and controls over AI models data usage and automation.
• Contribute to cross-functional (non-IT) projects providing a broader business perspective.

• Drive internal audit improvements

• Identify opportunities to enhance audit quality efficiency and consistency.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives including the use of data analytics automation and emerging technologies (incl. AI) to strengthen the Internal Audit function.
• Support the development of modern IT audit methodologies particularly for emerging technologies and digital processes.

Your Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Information Systems Computer Science Internal Audit Accounting or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit Internal Audit IT Risk or similar roles.
• Experience in a Big 4 or IT audit/consulting environment is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CISA CISSP CEH or relevant IT certifications are preferred.

Your main qualities and skills are:

• Understanding of IT control frameworks (COBIT NIST etc.) and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of IT general controls cybersecurity cloud and system risks.
• Interest in emerging technologies including AI data analytics and automation with a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical risks into clear actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a global environment.
• Proactive curious and eager to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving technology landscape.
• Proficiency in English is required

Why Join Us

• Gain broad exposure to global IT / IS environments and initiatives and AI-related engagements.
• Work closely with IT cybersecurity cloud data and business teams across geographies.
• Opportunities for career development and professional certification support.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on learning innovation and continuous improvement.
• Moderate travel (20%).

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