Controller-Governance and Compliance

Job description :

To manage financial controls, compliance and Anti Bribery Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) programs, including internal controls & audit within scope of Company's policies and procedures and Malaysian Laws, by collaborating closely with key stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities

Country Finance Compliance, Internal Controls, Accounting Governance related

Internal audit or controls

• Drive and implement Group's Internal Control Framework (“CRISP”), by leading discussions and delivering training with cross-functional control owners including align local processes to CRISP by conducting control assurance reviews, ensure gaps are rectified timely.
• Review CRISP control localization and support local control owners in defining local controls to control requirements. Ensure any global or regional updates are communicated effectively to local control owners
• Ensure internal controls assessment including CRISP controls & user access control (“uACT’) are reviewed and submitted on time and if there is any area of improvements are completed within 3 months.
• Lead independently in internal audit to ensure timely and quality audit wrap up.
• Conduct internal audit to identify gaps with company’s guidelines and relevant Malaysian Laws related to compliance, corporate bribery, corruption and similar legislations.
• Champion pro-active internal audit and compliance programs.
• Support in reviewing the Delegation of Authority Guideline (“DOAG”) and the approval matrix set up in the systems including to conduct validation on it.

Compliance

• Keep up to date with the company’s Compliance Policies.
• Keep up to date with Malaysian Law's related to corporate bribery, corruption and similar legislations (specially MACC).
• Prepare and Maintain compliance records for Audit purposes.
• Advisor of local stakeholders on Compliance policies, maintain the compliance records & review customer request as required by policy.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for the employees to educate them on compliance matters

Training and Communications

• Responsible for promoting compliance culture, by preparing Compliance Communications and conducting Compliance roadshows.
• Broadcasting Compliance related awareness and ensure up to date posters in facilities.
• Compliance Awareness Week activities.
• Train functional trainers and conduct relevant financial controls and compliance guidelines / roadshows to stakeholders.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance guideline are updated and communicated to stakeholders on time.

Reporting

• Ensure the timely submission of monthly and periodic financial controls and compliance including review the SSC Quality Performance Reports.
• Monitor and investigate to close off any discrepancies.

Project Management

• Undertake regular ad-hoc process improvement projects under Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the adoption of financial best practices through interaction with other company’s entities.

APEC Regional Office - Finance

• Liaise on report compilation and respond to any queries. Lead or support in Global or Regional projects.

Other ad hoc assignments per business/ regulation/ stakeholders needs as assigned by Direct Manager and CFO

Able to manage key stakeholder enquiries independently.

Requirements:

• Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Certification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent)
• More than 5 years progressive experience with at least 2 years managerial experience in Internal Audit or Compliance Function
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit, and Malaysian anti-corruption laws (MACC).
• Experience in compliance training, risk assessment, and policy implementation.
• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM9,600.00 - RM10,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend jobs

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manager: 2 years (Preferred)
• Internal Audit: 5 years (Preferred)
• Internal Control: 5 years (Preferred)
• Malaysian anti-corruption laws (MACC): 5 years (Preferred)
• Compliance Training: 5 years (Preferred)
• Risk Assessment: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person