Hi, I’m
Remita Kaur
Chartered Internal Auditor and Ex-Big 4 Consultant
Summary
Results-driven Senior Manager with over 15 years of expertise in internal audit, risk management and corporate governance. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering strategic solutions for Fortune 500. Adept at driving operational excellence, enhancing compliance frameworks, and integrating forward-looking assurance practices. Passionate about sustainability and fostering collaborative cultures to achieve impactful business outcomes.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
2031
years of post-secondary education
6
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)
Senior Manager, Integrated Assurance
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Transformation of Governance and Assurance Management: Spearheaded a strategic transformation initiative spanning over 500 operating units. This enterprise-wide effort delivered significant enhancements in governance structures, internal control practices, and operational efficiency across the organization.
- Leadership Engagement: Proactively engaged with senior leadership and Board Members to align governance and internal control strategies with enterprise objectives. This sustained involvement secured executive buy-in, enabled strategic alignment, and ensured successful implementation and long-term sustainability of key initiatives.
- Led the Conduct of Operational Assurance: Led the conduct of operational assurance across functional areas within the PETRONAS Group, resulting in increased productivity, enhanced efficiency, and cost savings through the identification of process improvement opportunities and control enhancements.
- Strengthened Risk Anticipation and Strategic Foresight: Embedded data-driven insights and trend analysis into assurance activities to shift from reactive reviews to proactive risk anticipation. This enabled earlier intervention, enhanced resilience, and better alignment of assurance with PETRONAS Group’s long-term strategic goals.
- Capability Building through Training and Development: Designed and implemented targeted training programs to uplift assurance capabilities across PETRONAS Group. Focused on enhancing technical competencies, forward-looking risk mindsets, and governance awareness, resulting in a more agile and future-ready assurance community.
EY Advisory Sdn Bhd
Director, Risk Advisory
01.2010 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Internal Audit and Consulting Engagements: Strategically led and managed multiple teams of 10–20 professionals in delivering end-to-end internal audit and consulting engagements for Fortune 500 companies and large multinationals. Scope of work included Board Effectiveness Assessments, Entity-Level Controls, IPO readiness, SOX compliance, and regulatory reviews. Ensured high-quality execution, strategic insights, and tangible business outcomes aligned with client objectives.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertly engaged with senior executives, C-suites, and Board Members across Fortune 500 clients to present audit findings, risk insights, and forward-looking recommendations. Built strong relationships that enabled strategic alignment, stakeholder confidence, and effective implementation of assurance outcomes.
- Business Development: Drove business development efforts within EY’s Risk Advisory practice, contributing to significant growth and client retention. Identified new opportunities, deepened relationships with Fortune 500 clients, and co-developed tailored solutions to address evolving risk and governance needs, enhancing EY’s market position and service portfolio.
KPMG Chartered Accountant
Associate
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Financial Audit: Execute audit program steps to ensure compliance with financial regulations and controls.
Education
University Malaya
MSc. from Sustainability Science
01-2028
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Accounting
01.2003 - 01.2008
Skills
Strategic planning
Talent development
Operations management
Cross-functional collaboration
Internal Controls
Risk Management
Compliance
Strategy
Process Improvement
Project Management
Corporate Governance
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Training & Development
Financial Reporting
Certification
Chartered Accountant (Malaysia), Malaysian Institute of Accountant
Timeline
Senior Manager, Integrated Assurance
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)
01.2020 - Current
Director, Risk Advisory
EY Advisory Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 01.2019
Associate
KPMG Chartered Accountant
01.2008 - 01.2009
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Accounting
01.2003 - 01.2008
University Malaya
MSc. from Sustainability Science
Current