Chief Internal Auditor (Kuala Lumpur, MY)

Zurich Insurance
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Project management","Communication","Stakeholder management","Governance"]

Establish and maintain the internal audit methodology and risk-based audit framework for Malaysia, providing independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management on internal controls, governance, and the effectiveness of management systems. Serve as LEHIA for Malaysia, lead the Internal Audit team, drive audit planning and reporting, and enhance audit coverage using data analytics, AI, and Agile. Represent Internal Audit in regulatory engagements with BNM.

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Chief Internal Auditor (Kuala Lumpur, MY)

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Job Summary

Establish and maintain the internal audit methodology and risk-based audit framework for Malaysia, providing independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management on internal controls, governance, and the effectiveness of management systems. Serve as LEHIA for Malaysia, lead the Internal Audit team, drive audit planning and reporting, and enhance audit coverage using data analytics, AI, and Agile. Represent Internal Audit in regulatory engagements with BNM.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Establish and maintain audit methodologies for enterprise risk analysis, and deliver independent assurance on internal controls, governance, and operational effectiveness.
  • •Serve as Chief Internal Auditor and Legal Entity Head of Internal Audit (LEHIA) for Malaysia, ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations and Group Internal Audit Charter.
  • •Build a comprehensive audit risk universe and execute the audit portfolio (planning, scoping, execution, and reporting) in line with quality, time, and budget.
  • •Lead and develop the Internal Audit team in Malaysia, including performance management, people and succession plans, and capability development.
  • •Drive audit planning and delivery using data analytics, AI, and Agile; present findings to stakeholders and the Board Audit Committee and oversee tracking/closure of corrective actions.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
  • •Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent (Takaful-related certification or MBA is a plus).
  • •Extensive auditing experience with comprehensive knowledge of audit methodologies, including applying data analytics.
  • •Proven track record in financial services/insurance with strong understanding of Life, P&C insurance, and Takaful operations.
  • •People management capability and strong verbal/written communication, including dealing effectively with external regulators such as BNM.
Experience:Financial servicesInsuranceTakaful
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting
Skills:LeadershipProject managementCommunicationStakeholder managementGovernance
Certifications:Chartered AccountantCPACIACISATakaful-related certificationMBA
Tech Stack:Data analyticsAIAgile

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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