About Our Client
Our client is a premier integrated pharmaceutical group in Malaysia with a significant footprint across the healthcare value chain, ranging from manufacturing and R&D to logistics and distribution. As a leading player in the life sciences sector, they are committed to delivering high-quality medicinal products and excellence in healthcare services.

Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Assistant Manager, Internal Audit to lead and execute comprehensive audit assignments. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of risk management, governance, and internal control processes while providing mentorship to a high-performing audit team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

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  Audit Leadership:
  Lead a team of auditors in the end-to-end audit process, including planning, fieldwork execution, and the finalization of assignments in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.

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  Strategic Planning:
  Identify and assess risk areas to formulate audit strategies and scopes; continuously review the sufficiency of these strategies throughout the audit lifecycle.

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  Operational Review:
  Evaluate the effectiveness of process flows, business procedures, and internal controls to identify operational gaps and improve governance.

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  Team Supervision:
  Assign and monitor work for team members, providing on-the-job coaching, feedback, and guidance to ensure professional development and timely delivery.

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  Stakeholder Communication:
  Manage audit entry and exit meetings, communicating findings and recommendations effectively to various stakeholders and departments.

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  Reporting:
  Prepare and refine high-quality audit reports that consolidate team findings, ensuring they meet the stringent reporting standards of the Group.

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  Process Improvement:
  Develop and refine audit methodologies, work programs, and specialized questionnaires to enhance the department's analytical capabilities.

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  Data Utilization:
  Leverage data analytics and digital tools to identify trends, exceptions, and areas of concern within the business operations.

Requirements

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  Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (or currently pursuing) such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or ACCA are highly preferred.

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  Experience:
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, or a combination of external and internal audit.

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  Industry Knowledge:
  Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors will be considered a significant advantage.

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  Technical Skills:
  Strong proficiency in SAP, Excel, Data Analytics, and Power BI.

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  Soft Skills:
  Excellent analytical mind with superior report-writing and interpersonal communication skills.

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  Attributes:
  A proactive, resourceful, and innovative team player who can work independently and deliver results under tight deadlines.