Executive, Investigation (Group Internal Audit)

Type of Employment: Fixed-Term Contract (12-months)

Work Location: Pasir Gudang, Johor

Job Purpose

To support the Manager, Investigation in conducting independent, objective and evidence-based investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, corruption, conflicts of interest, procurement and tender irregularities, contract or project-related matters, whistleblowing matters and other cases assigned to the Internal Audit Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting investigations in accordance with approved MMHE investigation procedures and applicable professional standards.
• Conduct investigative interviews and accurately document written statements, interview notes and other investigation records.
• Gather, preserve, review and analyse documentary, physical, digital and testimonial evidence while maintaining confidentiality and proper chain of custody.
• Perform site visits, open-source research, data analysis and other fact-finding activities relevant to assigned investigations.
• Analyse evidence to identify irregularities, root causes, contributing factors, control weaknesses and governance gaps.
• Prepare investigation working papers, evidence schedules, chronologies, findings and draft investigation reports for review by the Manager, Investigation.
• Recommend practical and risk-based control or process improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain integrity, objectivity, professional scepticism, confidentiality and independence throughout the investigation process.
• Contribute to the improvement of investigation procedures, templates, tools, knowledge-sharing and other departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates with a Diploma should possess sufficient relevant hands-on investigation experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in corporate investigations, fraud examination, internal audit investigations, forensic reviews, compliance, law enforcement, security investigations, engineering or technical investigations, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, tender, contract, project, vendor, operational, engineering or whistleblowing investigations will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, evidence-management and investigation report-writing skills.
• High integrity, objectivity, professional judgement and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Data analytics or digital investigation skills will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to MMHE offices, yards, project locations or other relevant sites when required.

Professional Certification

• Possession of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is preferable and will be considered an added advantage.
• Other relevant certifications or training in corporate investigations, internal audit, forensic accounting, investigative interviewing, data analytics or digital investigations will also be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Independence and objectivity
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Professional scepticism
• Interviewing and statement recording
• Evidence collection and analysis
• Investigation report writing
• Attention to detail
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively