**About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 11 **S&P Global Corporate** **Role:** Internal Audit Manager **Grade Level (For Internals Only):** 11 **The Location:** Penang or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia **The Team:** S&P Global (SPGI) is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. You will be part of the SPGI Internal Audit team with coverage for all SPGI businesses. The SPGI Internal Audit Team is a global team with auditors located in multiple regions around the globe. **The Impact:** This is a Manager role who will be responsible for supervising a high performing audit team based in Malaysia (Penang and Kuala Lumpur), completing assigned SOX Compliance activities (including India ICFR testing), audits, and contributing to the Data Analytics and Automation efforts in Internal Audit Team. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks, learn and apply data analytics tools across audit activities, build strong ties with the business and local management, gain exposure to team management, assist in assessing the overall internal control environment. You will report to the Regional Audit Director, Asia Pacific and will be a key member of the Asia Pacific Audit team. **What’s in it for you:** + Opportunity to work with management across a premier global firm to empower the markets of the future. + Ability to collaborate with global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access to the latest technological and data analytic tools. + Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and more. + Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies. + This role has the flexibility to work at least two days a week in the office (Hybrid working environment). **Responsibilities:** + Drive, monitor and evaluate the team’s performance in alignment with the key strategic goals of Internal Audit Department. + Lead, develop and retain a high performing team, with focus on building talent, continued engagement and development. + Motivate and inspire the team by leading examples, providing continued feedback and coaching. Support audit leadership team in effective resource planning and management. + Oversee and review SOX Compliance activities (including India ICFR testing). + Contribute to Internal audits by carrying out effective testing and evaluating the related control environment and lead discussions with various stakeholders during the audit lifecycle and in accordance with department and IIA standards. + Learn and apply data analytics tools across audit activities to enhance automation and efficiency. + Prepare audit reports, including drafting audit observations, performing root cause and impact analysis. + Collaborate with management to identify appropriate action plans to address observations and follow up with management to ensure timely implementation and completion. + Develop and maintain strong working relationships with SOX process owners, audit stakeholders and business unit & local management. + Engage with local management and drive the continuous audit monitoring and risk assessment for Malaysia, provide regular update and insight to the audit leadership team. + Monitor changes in the local regulations and ensure that Internal Audit related local regulatory requirements are fully met and address any gaps in a timely manner. + Prioritize and organize time and workload of the team to meet objectives and deadlines defined. **What We’re Looking For:** + Minimum 8-10 years of experience as internal / external auditor or related roles in accounting, finance, risk management, and compliance, with minimum 2-4 years team management experience. + Agility to effectively lead and support different internal audit capabilities such as SOX Compliance activities (including India ICFR testing), audits, Data Analytics and Automation within cross-functional and cross-regional teams. + Self-starter and motivated, able to work independently and as a team lead / member in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + An effective communicator, in both verbal and written form, and an analytical thinker who employs logic and persuasion to influence with diplomacy and tact. + Ability to build and foster professional relationships with stakeholders and management. + Nimble in learning new knowledge and skills. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with SOX / ICFR testing and audits. + Experience or exposure with electronic work papers, standard productivity tools, different data analytics tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.) + Experience in team management. + Strong academic and professional credentials including an undergraduate degree. + CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA or equivalent qualifications preferred but not required. + Willing to travel (domestic and international) – occasional. **What’s In It For** **You?** **Our Purpose:** Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. **Our People:** We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. **Our Values:** **Integrity, Discovery, Partnership** At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of **integrity** in all we do, bring a spirit of **discovery** to our work, and collaborate in close **partnership** with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. **Benefits:** We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: + Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. + Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. + Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. + Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. + Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. + Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:** At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. ----------------------------------------------------------- **Equal Opportunity Employer** S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  **US Candidates Only:** The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) **Job ID:** 307723 **Posted On:** 2024-09-18 **Location:** Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia