Group Internal Audit Manager

Reports To: Group CEO / Chairman

Location: Kuala Lumpur (with periodic travel to business units)

Job Summary

The Group Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the internal audit function across all business units. The role is focused on ensuring effective cost control, financial discipline, operational efficiency, and compliance within the Group's diverse portfolio (F&B, technology, capital markets advisory, energy, AI/cybersecurity).

This position is both strategic and hands-on designing audit frameworks, executing cost reviews, and reporting independent findings directly to the Group CEO/Chairman.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Control & Financial Audit

• Review and verify expenses, vendor contracts, and staff claims across all business units.
• Monitor budget vs actual spending and highlight variances.
• Benchmark procurement costs and supplier pricing against industry standards.
• Identify leakage, wastage, or inefficiencies that increase group overhead.

2. Operational Efficiency

• Conduct process walkthroughs to assess productivity and resource utilization.
• Evaluate staffing efficiency and cost allocation in F&B, tech, and service units.
• Recommend workflow improvements that reduce costs without affecting quality.

3. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies (procurement limits, approval thresholds, expense policies).
• Audit compliance with local regulations, tax, and licensing obligations.
• Conduct conflict-of-interest and related-party checks.

4. Revenue Assurance

• Verify that all sales, invoices, and subscriptions are fully recorded.
• Audit POS systems (bars, restaurants) and billing systems (AI/cybersecurity services).
• Ensure correct revenue recognition across different business models.

5. Risk & Fraud Prevention

• Conduct surprise audits on cash-heavy units.
• Detect duplicate/ghost vendors or inflated expenses.
• Establish whistleblower and fraud-reporting mechanisms.

6. Strategic Reporting

• Deliver quarterly audit reports highlighting:
• Cost leakages identified
• Savings opportunities (quantified in RM/USD)
• Business unit performance vs group benchmarks
• Act as an early-warning system for financial distress, fraud, or inefficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• % of cost savings identified and implemented (target: 510% per BU per year).
• Timeliness of audit reports (within 30 days of audit cycle).
• Reduction in non-compliance incidents across the Group.
• Successful closure of corrective actions by BU heads.
• Independent reporting integrity (no compromise from BU pressure).

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

Experience:

• 710 years in internal audit, finance, or cost control.
• Prior exposure to multi-industry groups (F&B, tech, services).
• Hands-on audit execution + strategic reporting experience.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong financial acumen with cost-control mindset.
• High integrity, independence, and ability to challenge BU heads.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator able to present findings clearly to top management.

Benefits:

• Happy hour every Friday
• 5 minutes walk away from train station (LRT Abdullah Hukum)
• Growth opportunities