1. RESUME
Zainab Yaacob AIIA, CA
Contact Info
Address : Lot 91, Lorong Dewan Batu 6 ¾, Kampung Simpang Tiga,
53100 Gombak, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Mobile No. : +60123240428
Email : zai190425@yahoo.com; zaiputra19@gmail.com;
Personal Particulars
Age : 37
Date of Birth : 19 Apr 1975
Nationality : Malaysia
Gender : Female
Status : Married
I.C. No. : 750419-10-5112
Highest Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study : Bachelor (H) in Accountancy
Major : Accounting, Auditing
Institute/University : University Technology Mara, Malaysia
Graduation Date : Nov 1999
Latest Employment
APFT BERHAD
Position Title : Group Internal Audit Manager
Specialization : Internal Audit
Industry : Aviation
Duration : July 2012 - present
Current salary : RM8000
Notice : 1 month
2. RESUME
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Chartered Accountant (CA)(M), Malaysia Institute Of Accountant (MIA)
Associate Member, Institute Internal Auditor (AIIA)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1997 - 1999 MARA University of Technology (UiTM)Graduated with Bachelor of Accountancy (Honors)
in May 1999
1994 1996 MARA University of Technology (UiTM). Graduated with Diploma In Accountancy in June
1997.
1988 - 1992 Sekolah Menengah Seri Gombak (SPM: Gred 1 & SRP: Agg 10)
ACHIVEMENT AWARDS
2006: Company Award Avon Cosmetics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Pathfinder Award on Business Process Redesign for Triple One Inventory Cycle.
2005: Finance Award: Reconciliation and Transformation of Financial) from Finance Director of Avon
Cosmetics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
CAREER TRACKING
1. Group Internal Audit Manager
APFT BERHAD
Public listed company involves in flying academy in providing licensed pilot in Asia Pacific.
Responsibilities:
Outline audit methodology/approach in carrying audit assignments/review by way of appreciating the
business environment.
Develop and plan audit reviews annually with the Group in accordance to the Audit Plan and based on
appropriate risk and organisational requirements.
3. RESUME
2. Head Group Internal Audit
PASDEC HOLDING BERHAD
Public listed company involves major and key player in property development in East Cost Peninsular,
Malaysia.
Responsibilities:
Outline audit methodology/approach in carrying audit assignments/review by way of appreciating the
business environment.
Develop and plan audit reviews annually with the Group in accordance to the Audit Plan and based on
appropriate risk and organisational requirements.
Ensure the continuation of development in audit modus operandi and knowledge within the audit
personnel and resources effectively discharged.
Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and
operating controls
3. Team Leader, Group Internal Audit
BOUSTEAD HOLDING BERHAD (April 2010 till May 2011)
Public listed company involves major in plantation, building property and key player in heavy industries
for any navy vessels.
Major Job functions are:
Conducting and carrying out audit task given by Head of Department and conform to approved audit
plan. Responsible for establishment, maintenance and administration of departmental policies and
procedures in the Company including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities
supervises all the audit physical fieldwork as and when required for the Team Members to be carried
out.
Perform and preparing audit planning for audit assignments and leverage on information gathering
/sharing with auditee Presenting audit finding during exit meeting. Ensuring draft audit report is issued
out for review within required time.
Lead team members to the auditable activities and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and quality
of work to archive audit objectives of validity, completeness, cut-off, ownership, accuracy, valuation,
classification and disclosure in accordance with the IIA professional standards, audit plan, budget and
schedules.
Designed and developed new structure for audit report, working paper and audit approach and steering
committee for Quality Audit Review (QAR)
4. RESUME
4. Head of Section, Internal Audit & Compliance
PORT of TANJUNG PELEPAS (Jan 07 till March 2010)
The preferred port of choice in Southeast Asia with integrated logistics hub and free zone, and to
provide unrivalled port service globally.
Major Job functions are:
Plan, monitor and review of the internal audit assignment conducted by the internal audit team for:
a) Corporate Management & Operational Auditing
b) Information Technology and System Audit
c) Fraud Management (Detection & Prevention)
Conducting and carrying out audit task given by immediate superior and conform to approved audit plan.
Responsible for establishment, maintenance and administration of departmental policies and procedures
in the Company including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities supervises all the
audit physical fieldwork as and when required for the Audit Executives to be carried out.
Identifies analyses and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the management embedded
controls or key controls points of the system and existing risk exposure over the business operating
units/functions/activities, level of compliance to the regulatory requirements. Ensure Quality Audit
Review (QAR) in place and all audit findings are not recurred.
Design and develop comprehensive, practical audit objectives, programs, procedures and appropriate
audit techniques to execute effective internal audits and operational controls, identify risk areas or
weaknesses and suggest value added recommendations for Operating Management consideration and
implementation.
Directs, counsels, and educates staff team members assigned to the auditable activities and reviews
their work for sufficiency of scope and quality of work to archive audit objectives of validity,
completeness, cut-off, ownership, accuracy, valuation, classification and disclosure in accordance with
the IIA professional standards, audit plan, budget and schedules.
Ascertain the adequacy of the internal controls, extent to which company assets and interest are
accounted for from losses of all kind.
Provides technical assistance to the audit staff members in the effective discharge of their
responsibilities to best achieve the audit objectives.
Support duties
Responsible as Integrated Management System (IMS) lead auditor to perform and execute IMS audit in
PTP.
To develop audit program/ checklist and rising of findings/observations with concern on issuance of Non
Conformity Report.
As IMS auditor work scope to cover on area of Quality, Environment and Occupational Safety & Health.
5. RESUME
Act as independent observer during opening on tender and disposal activities.
Also acting as an observer and advisor on/during stock take exercise.
5. Corporate Auditor Senior Executive
AVON COSMETICS (M) SDN. BHD. (June 02 till Dec 06)
Avon is the world's largest direct seller and sixth largest global beauty company. The company has
subsidiaries in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Major Job functions are:
Conducting operation and financial audit for Avon Headquarter and outlets.
This involves operation audit that include compliance with the company’s SOP, Direct Selling Act and
ICT audit that include system audit on the franchise operation.
Assist Regional Internal Control Division on Company’s internal control functions as part of the Sarbane-
Oxley Act. (Our holding company, Avon Product, Inc. is a New York based company, which is registered
under New York Stock Exchange).
Review and updating the risk management profile for the Company as part of the Sarbane-Oxley
compliance.
Lead and initiate re-process on Inventory Audit from manual basis to computerize. Facilitate and trained
Team Leaders in executing inventory count as well as preparing the manual.
Involved in the procurement process as steering committee members for purchasing of new product or
services.
6. Audit Associate (Senior)
KHAIRUL, AFRIZAN, KHAIRUDDIN & PARTNERS (KAKP), (Oct 99 to May 02)
KAKP is a medium audit firm, which have 30 associates. The firm provides external audit services to both
private and public sectors. It also provide other services related to accounting such preparation of full set of
account and bookkeeping, tax services and company secretary.
Major Job functions are:
Handling full set of accounts using MYOB accounting software.
Financial Audit for government agencies and commercial companies.
Special Audit that include investigation audit, due diligence and share valuation.