Position Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks, fraud-related controls, and develop audit plans in response to fraud findings and audit issues.
• Perform risk-based audit assignments across the Group, encompassing financial, operational, business processes, and fraud detection to verify compliance with the Group’s policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Review existing policies and procedures for deficiencies or lack of compliance with fraud prevention laws and internal controls, and develop objective recommendations for improvements based on audit findings. Present these recommendations to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Lead discussions and conduct interviews with key operations personnel to further understand existing operations and procedures, focusing on potential fraud risks and discussing related audit findings.
• Review audit working papers and audit findings prepared by team members to ensure that adequate analytical reviews for fraud risks have been conducted and to ensure the accuracy of fraud-related findings.
• Leverage a deep understanding of the organization to provide value-added audit solutions focused on fraud prevention and detection and apply industry best practices to address fraud risks.
• Prepare audit reports, including fraud-related findings, and present these to the Audit Committee with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits on agreed action plans to ensure that all fraud-related recommendations are implemented effectively and address all identified risks.
• Champion strong governance practices across the business, challenging processes, and procedures to reflect external governance best practices, particularly in fraud risk management.
• Carry out ad-hoc fraud investigations and audits relating to whistleblowing and/or special requests from Management, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of potential fraud cases.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing internal audit assignments with a strong focus on fraud detection, investigation, or prevention, either as a team leader or in a sole contributor role.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraud, particularly in the context of F&B retail, is highly advantageous.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics, with a focus on fraud-related auditing standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify fraud risks and recommend effective solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fraud investigations and implement controls to prevent fraud within business processes.
• Expertise in detecting emerging fraud trends and techniques, with practical experience in investigating fraud cases.
• Awareness of legal and regulatory standards concerning fraud, compliance, and ensuring adherence to these standards across the organization.
• Possess positive attitude, hardworking and willing to take challenges and strives to maintain a good working relationship with team members and auditees.
• Able to work independently and deliver within the timeline given.
• Able to travel within Malaysia and overseas on short assignments.

a Necessity, not a Luxury

  Employment Type:  Permanent (Full Time)

  Min. Education:  Bachelor's Degree

  Spoken Language:  Malay, English

  Written Language:  Malay, English

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