Company Description
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) was established with support from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through a collaborative agreement with the MUST Ehsan Foundation of Malaysia. Founded under the leadership of Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, MUST was created to deliver world-class education to ambitious students and postgraduate learners.
Today, MUST is committed to providing industry-relevant, high-quality academic programs that prepare students to become innovative leaders in business, technology, and emerging fields. With a strong focus on research, professional excellence, and global standards, the university offers a learning experience designed to empower graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Located in Petaling Jaya, MUST continues to offer a globally recognized and future-ready educational environment.
Role Description
The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for planning, leading, and executing internal audit assignments across MUST's operations, as well as undertaking special reviews or ad-hoc assignments as required to support governance, risk management, and internal control objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead or independently manage assigned internal audit engagements.
- Develop audit plans and coordinate audit activities for assigned reviews.
- Design audit programs and perform audit testing and analyses in accordance with approved audit methodologies.
- Participate in enterprise and operational risk assessment activities to identify, assess, and prioritise key risk areas.
- Provide guidance, supervision, and support to audit team members in preparing and executing their respective audit scopes.
- Develop, perform, and review data analytics related to controls and audit testing.
- Prepare comprehensive working papers documenting audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.
- Review, understand, and document business processes, systems, and operational workflows; prepare audit exhibits, reports, and supporting materials as required.
- Evaluate audit findings, identify root causes and potential impacts, and formulate sound audit conclusions and recommendations.
- Conduct meetings, interviews, and discussions with management to present audit observations, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
- Act as a key liaison with management and stakeholders to address complex audit issues and clarify audit matters.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
- Monitor, track, and follow up on the timely and effective closure of audit action plans.
- Ensure audit assignments and special projects are completed efficiently, within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit standards, tools, techniques, and best practices, and contribute ideas to enhance audit approaches and methodologies.
- Support initiatives related to the development, implementation, and compliance of internal controls and related awareness programmes.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities incidental or related to the role, as assigned.
Job Specification
Minimum Academic / Professional Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, 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), whether completed or in progress, are strongly preferred.
Related Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or related assurance, risk, or compliance roles.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated capability to lead, supervise, and guide team members during audit engagements.
- Strong analytical skills with clear, structured, and effective report writing ability.
- Proficiency in audit software, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Proactive, resourceful, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in carrying out duties
