Group, Senior Internal Auditor (MY / SG & China)

Job Location: Port Klang

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Internal Auditor, based in Port Klang, Malaysia, to join our dynamic regional team. This regional role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. You will be instrumental in designing the internal audit plan, defining the audit scope, and developing work programs. Your responsibilities will include conducting audit procedures, preparing detailed reports with key findings, and providing actionable, innovative recommendations to enhance operations and deliver organizational value.

If you are a detail-oriented and strategic thinker with experience in internal audits, we’d love to hear from you. This role provides the chance to work across a diverse range of operations in the APAC region, collaborating with senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform internal audits for entities in Malaysia, Singapore and China. This role reports directly to the Group Internal Audit Manager.
• Conduct end-to-end walkthroughs to assess risks, control gaps, and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Following the Group Internal Audit Methodology as a guide, design and execute testing plan to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls. Conduct remediation testing or follow-up audit to ensure remediation plans for ineffective controls are fully implemented and control deficiencies are properly remediated.
• Ensure that audit working papers, testing results and documentation of findings or observations are accurate, complete, and properly stored and secured.
• Prepare accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete and timely audit report and upon review and approval by the immediate superior, communicate results thereof to the appropriate parties.
• Establish and maintain a system to monitor the disposition of results communicated to management.
• Establish a follow-up process to monitor and ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented or that management has accepted the risk of not taking action.
• Participate in the internal audit projects covering all operations where necessary for the Food Group.
• Take part in special investigations where necessary and report to the Audit Committee with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Manage the Outsource and Co-Source parties in completing the assignments when needed.
• Plan effectively to deal with varying office locations and time zones including travel time as the nature of the job requires frequent travel to maximize output.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA are highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or external audits, preferably with experience in management consulting / professional service.
• Language: Fluency in Chinese (written and spoken) is required for effective communication with stakeholders in China.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in manufacturing or similar industries is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of accounting principles, IT systems, and local regulations.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to Travel: Frequent travel across the APAC region as required. (Estimated 30 to 40% of travelling in a calendar year.)