PRINCIPAL FUNCTION
This role is accountable for reviewing and evaluating the existence, adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control established in the company's operations, financial and business processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To review and ensure existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are complete, accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with business practices, relevant laws, regulations, standards (e.g., ISO), and internal policies.
- Conduct end-to-end process walkthroughs and interviews to understand actual workflows.
- Analyse processes for clarity, efficiency, risk exposure, and control adequacy.
- Prepare gap analysis reports highlighting inconsistencies, redundant steps, missing controls, and unclear responsibilities.
- Provide recommendations to enhance SOPs structure, control strength, and operational effectiveness.
- Support process owners in refining and updating SOPs documentation.
- Validate revised SOPs and ensure updated controls are implemented effectively.
- Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure updated SOPs are embedded and sustainable.
- Lead and execute internal audit assignments across operational, financial, compliance, and business processes.
- Plan audit scope, methodologies, and testing procedures according to the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Assess risks, evaluate internal controls, and identify process gaps or inefficiencies.
- Perform data analysis, walkthroughs, sampling, and testing to validate control effectiveness.
- Prepare well-structured audit findings with root-cause analysis and impact assessment.
- Recommend practical solutions to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and enhance compliance.
- Perform special audits, targeted reviews, and ad-hoc assignments requested by Management.
- Document investigation steps, evidence, and findings with confidentiality.
- Promote strong internal controls, governance standards, and ethical practices across the organisation.
- Identify emerging risks or business changes affecting control effectiveness.
- Enhance audit methodologies, templates, and tools for continuous improvement.
- Guide junior auditors during fieldwork and review working papers when required.
- To undertake other responsibilities as and when assigned from time to time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- At least a Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in internal or external audit is recommended.
- Proven experience in developing, reviewing, and enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with business practices.
- Able to carry out audit fieldwork independently by referring to guidance provided by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Possess good communication and inter-personal skills, able to connect with personalities at various management levels.
- Meticulous and able to handle challenges with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment
- Industry experience within FMCG industry will be most welcome.
- Must be willing to be based in Pulau Indah, Selangor.
