Senior Specialist - Internal Controls

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The Senior Specialist – Internal Controls is expected to support DHL’s internal control framework across Malaysia, helping identify financial and operational risks, assess control effectiveness, coordinate testing, document findings, and track remediation actions. Candidates typically need a degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, with experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, SOX, or internal controls. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent are advantageous. The role requires strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills, together with proficiency in Excel and potentially ERP or governance systems. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, independent, ethical, and comfortable working with regional and global teams.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and supply chain management services. DHL is part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany, and serves businesses across industries including technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and automotive. Its operations in Malaysia include international express, freight forwarding, warehousing, domestic distribution, and supply chain solutions. The company is known for its large international workforce, structured compliance environment, and focus on service quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Employees commonly work in multinational teams and may have opportunities to collaborate across the Asia-Pacific region. For an internal controls specialist, DHL offers exposure to complex processes, country operations, shared services, and global governance standards.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers career opportunities in finance, shared services, logistics, technology, manufacturing, and regional operations, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, and Johor. Although Malaysia is mainly a peninsula and part of Borneo rather than one island, it has popular island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and Sabah’s islands. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences. English is widely used in business, while Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. Urban life provides modern transport, shopping, healthcare, and varied food at relatively moderate costs. Work visas are normally sponsored by the employer; professional roles commonly use an Employment Pass, subject to approval and salary requirements. Relocating employees should arrange passport documents, qualifications, medical checks, housing, banking, and insurance. Kuala Lumpur is the easiest base for international arrivals and corporate employment.