Internal Audit Lead Transformation & ERM implementation

Newly created (#1 role) / Transition audit from hybrid to in-house / Roll out ERM from scratch / Establish SOPs and drive change.

Why you should apply:
-Step up to a #1 role: Take full ownership of building and leading an in-house Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk function.
-Clear roadmap & resources: Work with an approved 18-month budget, clear milestones, and strong backing from executive leadership
-Specialist technology company, part of larger, listed listed company with long term government projects

What you will do:
-Set up governance: Establish the Internal Audit Charter with support from the Board Audit Committee.
-Build strategy: Develop and execute a risk-aligned audit roadmap.
-Manage partners: Oversee outsourced partners, define audit scopes, and validate findings.
-Improve processes: Perform gap assessments and update SOPs.
-Report to leadership: Present actionable insights directly to EXCO, the CEO, and the Board.
-Ensure integrity: Lead special investigations and manage whistleblowing processes.

Experience you need:
-Certification: Big 4 + CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA.
-Setting up audit frameworks and managing hybrid audit
-12–15 years in internal audit or governance

Level:
-This is a mix between strategy, hands on execution and building a team (from zero)
-Would suit a Senior manager ready to step into a Head of position

Nice to have / Bonus:
-Transformation and modernisation of Audit function
-Roll out ERP / Consolidated risk registers from scratch
-Process re-engineering, enterprise risk assessments, and presenting to Board-level stakeholders.
-Establish company-wide risk dashboards
-Integrate risk oversight into all audit planning activities.

About the Company:
-Specialized, homegrown Malaysian technology firm.
-In-house capability for building complex, partner-backed software solutions.
-Part of a larger, listed Group of companies

Leadership:
-Reporting to the board of directors
-Working closely with the head of strategy and CFO

Location:
-KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How to Apply:
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