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Amirun Zakaria

Internal Auditor
Shah Alam,Selangor Darul Ehsan

Summary

Highly accomplished leader with over 12 years of expertise in internal audit, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategic audit plans.

Involved in oil & gas projects audits and JV audits especially related to EPCIC project for Petronas Carigali-Hess for North-Malay Basin Development project worth USD145mil. Raised issue on the safeguarding of long lead items worth RM100mil that was left unattended and deteriorating.

Expert in applying COSO frameworks and Risk-Based Auditing across the Oil & Gas value chain, large-scale infrastructure projects, and regional human resource development programs.


Focal person for the insurance claims process during Bekok-C incident with insurance worth more than RM300mil.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE MALAYSIA SDN BHD (DDEC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Head Internal Audit & Integrity
10.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Dual-Function Leadership: Directing both Internal Audit and Corporate Integrity functions to ensure high ethical standards.
  • ABMS Leadership: Spearheading the development and deployment of the Anti-Bribery Management System (MS ISO 37001) to fortify organizational defense. Successfully led and managed ABMS Audit conducted by SIRIM with zero non-compliance to the standards.
  • Agent of Change: Providing strategic counsel to the Board of Directors on risk mitigation and organizational integrity culture.
  • Strategic Roadmap: Formulating long-term audit and integrity roadmaps aligned with national governance standards. Successfully developed Annual Audit Plan for 2026 with full acceptance from the Board Audit Committee.

Lotte Chemical Titan
Johor Bahru, Johor

Deputy Director Internal Audit
11.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Financial Transformation: Overhauled stock reconciliation SOPs for Polypropylene Production Plants, eliminating over RM10 million in unreconciled discrepancies.
  • Departmental Responsibility: Held overall responsibility for Internal Audit, Risk Management, and staff development.
  • ESG & HSE: Focal person for ESG reporting implementation and permanent member of the HSE compliance committee.

East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Manager Internal Audit
04.2017 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • 7-Year Project Governance: Led risk-based audit engagements for a multi-sector portfolio including Infrastructure (pre-to-post construction), Agriculture, Tourism, and Human Capital Development.
  • Strategic Liaison: Collaborated with government authorities (NCIA) and PETRONAS to align the department with dynamic auditing trends.
  • Performed data-driven analysis to identify a high risk of >6-month project delay, prompting early management action to obtain a time extension and reduce potential cost overrun of RM2mil and contractual exposure for one of the project audit conducted in 2022 (Teluk Lipat Headlands project in Dungun, Terengganu).
  • Ensure timely and proper approval for Variation Orders, progress payments validations and other project contractual terms and conditions.
  • Ensure timely closure of Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and project risk assessment is being conducted and updated timely.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations which includes health, safety and environment requirements.
  • Ensure closure of audit findings and prepare quarterly audit status report to the top Management as well as the Board Audit Committee.

Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB)
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Senior Executive (JV Audit / Financial Operations / Tax / Budgeting & Management Reporting)
01.2010 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Upstream JV Audit: Led 10-11 annual assignments ensuring partner compliance with Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and JOAs.
  • Raised issues related to incorrect billing by the JV partners worth more than RM100mil for various production sharing contract areas which involved Shell Malaysia, ExxonMobil, Nippon Oil, Hibiscus Petroleum, Petrofac, PetroChina, CNPC operated both in Malaysia and overseas.
  • Tax & GL Management: Managed Petroleum Income Tax (PITA) submissions and oversaw General Ledger (GL), AP/AR, and Fixed Asset records.
  • Treasury & Insurance: Responsible for treasury activities and insurance portfolios for upstream operations.
  • International Budgeting and Management Reporting: Managed performance analysis and budgeting for subsidiaries in 8 countries.

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Internal Audit Executive
05.2006 - 10.2010

Job overview

  • Multi-Disciplinary Audit Specialist: Executed comprehensive risk-based audits across critical units including Procurement, Petro-chemicals, Financial Auditing, Human Resources and Project Audits.
  • Successfully uncovered fraud activities through meticulous analysis of procurement award activities perpetrated out by the highest officer during an audit of Sungai Udang Port.
  • Retail Audit: Performed specialized commercial and compliance audits for MESRA C-Stores. Successfully convinced the CEO of Petronas Dagangan Berhad to revisit the decision to build more than 20 MESRA Shoppe across Peninsular Malaysia upon thorough audit report by benchmarking the c-store operated by PDB with 7-Eleven and Shell Select.

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Tax Associate Consultant
01.2006 - 03.2006

Job overview

  • Provided taxation services to clients and liaise with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia to settle tax cases on behalf of the client. Successfully dealt with LHDN officers and 70% of the time were able to resolve the issues without interference from the superior despite being a newly hired.
  • Provided advice in tax consulting and prepared and filed tax returns and assists in other tax compliance matters, such as replying to Inland Revenue Board enquiries.
  • Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and tax research.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies or opportunities for improved tax planning strategies.
  • Contributed to overall team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.

Education

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 14

Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
05.2006

Skills

  • Communication & Report Writing
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership & Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Risk Management
  • COSO Controls Component
  • Annual Audit Planning
  • Attention to Details
  • Ethics & Professionalism
  • SAP
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Head Internal Audit & Integrity

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE MALAYSIA SDN BHD (DDEC)
10.2025 - Current

Deputy Director Internal Audit

Lotte Chemical Titan
11.2023 - 03.2024

Manager Internal Audit

East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
04.2017 - 11.2023

Senior Executive (JV Audit / Financial Operations / Tax / Budgeting & Management Reporting)

Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB)
01.2010 - 01.2017

Internal Audit Executive

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
05.2006 - 10.2010

Tax Associate Consultant

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
01.2006 - 03.2006

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
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