Our client, a US-listed multinational manufacturing group with established operations in Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen its Corporate Audit & Compliance function in Penang.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a structured global environment while being based full-time in Malaysia. You will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and internal control effectiveness across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Sox Compliance & Controls: Execute and document internal control framework in compliance with SOX 404
- Risk-Base Auditing: Perform risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits. Identify control gaps and recommend practical remediation actions
- Report and Communication: Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and management reports
- Issue follow-up: Monitor implementation of corrective actions
- Support special projects including investigations and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- CPA, CIA or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Minimum 5 years of audit experience (Big 4 or multinational internal audit environment)
- Manufacturing industry exposure is a strong advantage
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; data analytics is a plus
- Good command of English and Chinese Malaysian
- Ability and willingness to travel to China-based subsidiaries (approximately 25%) for internal audit activities.
