Title: Audit & Assurance (based in MY) – Internal Audit Senior Manager / Director
Are you ready to unleash your potential
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Work you'll do
- Lead and grow the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice by developing go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong client relationships across key industries.
- Drive business development activities including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership in areas such as internal audit, SOX, IT risk, and governance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (C-suite, Audit Committees), providing insights on risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and emerging risks.
- Oversee multiple client engagements (financial, operational, compliance, IT audits, SOX, QARs), ensuring quality delivery, commercial success, and alignment with professional standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors).
- Provide strategic direction on engagement execution, including scoping, risk assessment, and audit approach, while guiding teams to deliver high-quality, value-added outcomes.
- Maintain selective hands-on involvement in complex or high-risk areas—reviewing key deliverables, advising on control design, and supporting resolution of critical audit findings.
- Champion innovation and the use of technology-enabled solutions (e.g., data analytics, automation tools) to enhance audit efficiency and insights.
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and fostering a strong learning culture.
- Drive engagement economics and operational excellence, including budgeting, billing, resource planning, and profitability management.
- Strengthen internal audit methodologies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with leading practices and regulatory expectations.
- Promote a strong risk and compliance culture, reinforcing ethics, professional skepticism, and quality standards across all engagements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Cyber, Technology Risk, Consulting) to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments, translating them into client-relevant insights and service offerings.
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Consultants across our Firm are expected to:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
- Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
- Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
- Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
- Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte's success as a business.
- Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
- Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- **Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly preferred.
- Extensive experience in internal audit, risk advisory, and/or SOX engagements, with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-stream projects.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, including financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls.
- Demonstrated ability to manage senior client stakeholders, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Commercial acumen with exposure to business development, including supporting proposals, identifying opportunities, and contributing to client growth.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate technical findings into practical business recommendations.
- Familiarity with technology-enabled auditing tools and data analytics within complex IT environments is an advantage.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality, with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and professional skepticism.
Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm's business contact number or business email address.
