Full Time Head of Internal Audit - MY879240 Jobs, in Morgan Philips Executive Search Federal Territory - Maukerja

About the job

About our client:

Our client is a market-leading Non-Banking Financial Institution (FI) in Malaysia.

Job Vacancies:

Head of Internal Audit

Reporting line: Functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to executive leadership

Accountabilities:

• Formulate and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan to provide independent assessment of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Lead and oversee audit activities across technology, operations, branch distribution, finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Report audit findings, risk evaluations, and value-added recommendations directly to the Audit Committee and executive management.
• Drive audit reviews for new business areas and update programs in response to evolving regulatory requirements and process changes.
• Supervise, coach, and develop internal audit teams, ensuring high standards of execution and succession planning.
• Oversee the tracking and prompt implementation of agreed management action plans across all audited entities.

Who you are:

Ideal candidates will have proven internal audit leadership experience within financial services, with strong technical knowledge across consumer financing operations, regulatory requirements (including BNM), and corporate governance. Professional audit credentials (such as CIA or equivalent) are required, alongside exceptional stakeholder management skills for engaging senior management and the Board Audit Committee.

What's on offer:

This executive opportunity offers leadership of a comprehensive internal audit function for a premier non-bank financial institution. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organizational controls and supporting sustainable business growth.

The offered basic monthly salary is up to MYR 40,000, accompanied by annual performance bonuses and comprehensive corporate benefits.

Apply now or reach out to me at ************* for a confidential discussion. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are open only to local candidates.