Job Title: Investigation Manager
Location: Pasir Gudang, Johor
Job Purpose:
The Investigation Manager will identify, plan, and lead audits across assigned portfolios, overseeing both long-term and short-term auditable areas. The role involves supervising audit teams, executing audit fieldwork, and ensuring the quality of audit deliverables including reports, findings, and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Review internal audit procedures and recommend improvements to enhance organisational processes.
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Determine annual auditable areas and scope by assessing risk profiles, prioritising audits for the annual and long-term audit plan.
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Develop Audit Planning Memoranda for each assignment, detailing objectives, scope, approach, schedule, and team responsibilities.
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Prepare audit planning documents including Planning Assessment Matrices to identify key risks, controls, and required data for testing.
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Lead audit fieldwork, ensuring coverage, accuracy, and completeness of audit documentation. Monitor timelines, resources, and budgets.
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Conduct detailed reviews of high-risk areas in complex business operations.
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Ensure root cause analyses are performed and that audit recommendations and corrective actions are accepted by management.
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Coordinate and review audit reports with team members and management before submission to senior leadership.
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Monitor performance and quality of audit engagements to continuously improve standards.
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Follow up on audit findings to confirm corrective actions are implemented.
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Serve as a knowledge resource within the portfolio and maintain planning matrices for future reference.
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Improve audit tools and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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Share lessons learned and best practices across teams and departments to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
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Build effective working relationships across the organisation to support audit projects and business awareness.
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Coach and mentor audit staff, manage team performance, and resolve conflicts to achieve audit objectives.
Requirements:
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Degree in Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent qualification preferred.
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10–12 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in auditing or audit-related roles.
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Strong understanding of audit processes, techniques, and organisational operations.
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Experience in project management, preferably in the oil & gas or ship repair sectors, is advantageous.