# Head Internal Audit & Risk

> Fuku · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-27

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Head Internal Audit & Risk  
  
The Opportunity  
  
\- Establish a high-performance governance framework and build process discipline across the organization.  
\- Diagnose organizational weaknesses, manage outsourced audit partners, and translate complex findings into actionable improvements for executive leadership.  
\- Establish the Internal Audit Charter, appoint an outsourced firm, and complete the first audit cycle covering 3–5 high-risk areas.  
\- Transition to a hybrid internal audit model, develop internal competencies, and embed a self-governed compliance culture within the organization.  
  
Key Responsibilities  
  
\- Audit Strategy: Develop a risk-aligned internal audit roadmap, prioritizing high-risk functions such as Treasury, Procurement, and HR for the initial audit cycle.  
\- Outsourced Management: Serve as the primary liaison for outsourced partners, define audit scopes, validate data, and ensure the accuracy of recommendations.  
\- Process Improvement: Conduct gap assessments, refresh standard operating procedures (SOPs), and collaborate with department heads to implement remedial actions.  
\- Governance & Risk: Establish company-wide risk dashboards and integrate risk oversight into all audit planning activities.  
\- Leadership Reporting: Present data-driven insights and audit status reports to the EXCO, CEO, and Board Audit Committee.  
\- Integrity: Lead special investigations, including whistleblowing and fraud-risk processes.  
  
Who You Are  
  
\- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.  
\- Certification: Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA.  
\- Experience: 12–15 years in internal audit or governance, with a focus on setting up audit frameworks and managing outsourced partners.  
\- Skills: Proven expertise in process re-engineering, enterprise risk assessments, and presenting to Board-level stakeholders.  
\- Visionary: Experience managing hybrid audit models and building internal audit capability.  
  
About the Company:  
\- Specialized, homegrown Malaysian technology firm.  
\- In-house capability for building complex, partner-backed software solutions.  
\- Two decades as a Mission Critical Technology Innovator.  
\- Established client relationships supported by proven case studies.  
  
Location:  
\- KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  
  
How to Apply:  
Click the "apply" button to submit an updated CV or your LinkedIn profile. The recruiter is open to sharing additional information before proceeding. Every applicant will receive a reply.  
  
Additional Notes:  
A detailed job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

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