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Malaysia

Malaysia

• Lead the Internal Audit Team in specialising in Project Development/ Construction Audit with an approximate value of RM1.3 Billion and Key Corporate Functions Audit such as Property Management and Group Procurement.
• Engage with various Head of Divisions/Departments to provide internal control consultancy and foster robust built-in internal controls to withstand and safeguard against business complexities and move towards.
• Act as a technical process management expert for business stakeholders in reviewing existing business operations and new business initiatives. This includes development and enhancement of process, controls, business.

Platinum Sentral

• Lead the Internal Audit Division of SPAD in assessing the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Implement audits and highlight issues and recommendations to Audit Committee and senior management while managing total budget of RM 400,000 for the division as Senior Manager of Internal Audit
• As Senior Manager of Internal Audit, I provide internal control consultancy to Head of Divisions/Departments, fostering robust built-in internal controls that withstand business complexities and moves towards zero.
• Advice business stakeholders on technical process management, developing processes, controls, business rules, policies and procedures for existing and new business operations as part of Senior Manager of Internal.

Selangor, Malaysia

• Oversaw a team of up to 27 in the Internal Audit (IA) function under the Equipment Group, comprised of 5 Malaysian companies and 34 branches, and 9 overseas subsidiaries with 14 branches in Papua New Guinea, Myanmar.
• Implemented the COSO Framework to transform compliance-based audit methodology to risk-based audit, and integrated audit services to provide assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Developed the IA team competency to achieve high-performance delivery
• Liaised closely with the Management Audit Committee to provide periodic reports on status and result of Audit Plan and budget
• Executed the Risk Control Self-Assessment as project team leader, streamlining the audit process and increasing efficiency by ensuring high-risk areas receive more focus

IIA Auditorium, Malaya University, Unitar

• Conduct voluntary career talk in various universities to promote Internal Audit profession on behalf of Institute of Internal Auditor, Malaysia (IIAM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Supervised an audit team of up to 15 in executing audits, assessing project risks, developing audit approach/program and performing field work
• Reported audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures, ensured implementation of recommended actions and issued audit reports to Management
• Supported risk management, compliance and operational audits for various companies including Lafarge Group, Save the Children, Australia, Air Asia and more
• Participated in high-level information technology reviews, data management reviews; developed and implemented standard operating procedures, human resource optimization exercises and risk-based internal auditing.
• Trained in auditing industries including: manufacturing, property development, hotel management, cement industries, education, training centers, call center operations, insurance and share brokerage

Damansara Heights

• Collaborated with teams of up to 10-15 in providing assurance services for KPMG’s clients, auditing accounts and evaluating internal control environments, identifying risk areas, control issues, and assisting in.
• Specialized in assurance services for private and public listed companies specializing in logistics, oil/gas and manufacturing. Companies assisted include: Maersk Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Group of companies, SMIS Corporation.
• Supported customers through close liaison, providing discussion on deficiencies and recommending corrective action to improve finances and operation

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, 6 Distinctions 2 Credits 4 Exemptions

Activities and Societies: Project Director, VUMBA Student Club, Sunway Collage

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certification In Risk Management Assurance (Crma)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (Cisa)

Certified Internal Auditor (Cia) - Institute Of Internal Auditors Malaysia, Internal Audit

Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants (Acca), Chartered Accountancy

Systematic Diploma In Business (Major In Information Technology), Information Technology, Accountancy & Business Studies, 3 Distinction 1 Credit

Activities and Societies: ACCA leadership camps