Job Summary:

To lead and oversee the Internal Audit Department in providing independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advisory and insight services to support effective governance and internal controls across the organisation. The role is responsible for developing and executing the Internal Audit strategy, overseeing assurance and advisory activities, and providing insights and recommendations to the Board, Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) and Management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the Internal Audit Department, including the development and execution of the Internal Audit strategy and risk-based audit plan.

2. Provide independent and objective assurance, advice, insights and recommendations to the Board, Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) and senior management on governance, risk management and internal controls.

3. Oversee financial, operational, compliance, governance and information technology audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and business processes.

4. Evaluate significant risks, control deficiencies and emerging issues, and recommend appropriate corrective and improvement actions.

5. Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely follow-up by the relevant departments.

6. Provide advisory support on business processes, policies, projects, system implementations and other key business initiatives to strengthen risk management and internal controls.

7. Establish and maintain effective relationships with the Board, BARC, Management, external auditors and other key stakeholders to strengthen corporate governance and organisational effectiveness.

8. Promote a culture of integrity, independence, objectivity, professionalism and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit Department.

9. Perform any other duties or assignments as directed by the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) or Management.

Education:

Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Information Technology, Risk Management or a related field. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, advisory services, risk management, governance, management consulting or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.

Requirements: 

1. Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent is highly desirable, with CIA being highly preferred.

2. Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk-based auditing, governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

3. Proven experience in leading risk-based internal audits and providing assurance and advisory services to Management and/or the Board.

4. Strong understanding of financial, operational, compliance and information technology risks and controls, with the ability to identify emerging risks and provide practical recommendations.

5. Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English, with the ability to communicate complex audit, risk and governance matters clearly to senior stakeholders. 

6. High level of integrity, independence, objectivity, professionalism, confidentiality and sound professional judgement.

7. Strong leadership, analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

8. Experience in a Government-Linked Company (GLC), statutory body, public sector organisation, financial institution, investment organisation or diversified corporate environment will be an added advantage.

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

For further enquiries, please contact:

Lydia Natasha Azharuddin
ext: 03-3001-7746
lydia.azharuddin@pernas.my

Farah Aida Ahmad
ext: 03-3001-7905
farah.ahmad@pernas.my

Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) welcomes students who are interested in undertaking industrial training or internships. Placement will be assigned to departments or sections that align with the field of study, subject to current availability.

Requirements:

1. Malaysian citizen
2. Students currently pursuing studies at public or private higher education institutions (both local and overseas)
3. The internship period follows the dates set by the respective educational institutions
4. Applications must be submitted at least one (1) month before the start of the internship
5. Good health condition
6. Fully vaccinated
7. Transport and accommodation are not provided

How to Apply:

The following documents are required when submitting an application for industrial training at Pernas:

1. Cover letter from the university (public or private)
2. Feedback form from the university (public or private)
3. Personal identification
4. Mini transcript