Internal Control Manager

About us:

Backed by Ant International (a global leader in digital payments, digitisation, and financial technology solutions), EPOS is a leading Point-of-Sale (POS) digital solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Supporting and empowering Every Point Of Success, we help SMEs grow digitally with confidence through our innovative POS solutions and business tools.

With a growing presence across Southeast Asia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and driven team in Malaysia. Be part of our exciting journey as we continue expanding and creating meaningful, impactful changes for businesses across the region.

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the company's internal control systems to safeguard assets and optimize operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Control Framework

ꔷ Design and maintain internal control framework aligned with COSO standards and group policies

ꔷ Ensure compliance with Malaysia and Southeast Asia regulatory requirements

ꔷ Conduct upfront control design for new product/business launches

2. Key Process Control Design

ꔷ Sales & Commission: Merchant onboarding, commission calculation, approval workflows, revenue process and revenue recognization control

ꔷ Procurement: Vendor selection, purchase requisition, goods receipt, invoice verification, payment authorization

ꔷ Payment Operations: Payment processing, reconciliation, exception handling, fund security

ꔷ Cross-Border Specifics: FX rates, fund flows, settlement cycles, AML/sanctions compliance

3. Risk Assessment & Monitoring

ꔷ Conduct risk assessments to identify control gaps and operational vulnerabilities

ꔷ Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRI) for high-risk areas (fund security, AML, merchant onboarding)

ꔷ Maintain risk register and report to local management and group risk team

4. Audit Coordination & Remediation

ꔷ Liaise with external auditors and group internal audit teams

ꔷ Drive root-cause analysis and systemic improvements for audit findings

ꔷ Track action plan resolution until closure

1. Bachelor's degree or above;

2. At least 5 years' experience in internal/external audit or risk management related work. Working experience in Big Four, financial sectors or Internet companies would be preferred;

3. Understanding of local regulatory requirements and relevant laws and regulations;

4. Highly energized and positive, adapt to changes, be creative and able to quickly learn and understand innovative financial business. Have Business thinking and well-developed communication skills, and be able to communicate well with business side;

5. Business fluent in English. Fluent in Chinese would be preferred;

6. Have data analytical capabilities, able to use SQL or equivalent data analysis tool would be preferred;

7. Familiar with COSO, COBIT, Holder of CIA, CPA, CISA or similar certificates would be preferred;