Audit Compliance Assistant Manager

WELL CHIP GROUP BERHAD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance-focused organization in Johor Bahru is seeking an Assistant Compliance Audit Manager. The role involves designing and implementing a compliance framework, monitoring regulatory changes, and providing compliance training. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Law with at least 3 years of experience in compliance or legal roles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as fluency in Mandarin, are essential. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in compliance or legal background.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and manage compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a compliance framework that meets regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies accordingly.
• Conduct compliance training for staff.

Skills

Mandarin language skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Law

Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)

Relevant Bar Professional Training Courses (BPTC)

Job description

Assistant Compliance Audit Manager

Location: Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru corporate office.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain an adaptive group‑level compliance framework that meets legislation, regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and drive timely policy and control updates.
• Conduct compliance training when necessary.
• Advise the Board and key senior management on compliance issues, risk exposure and remediation strategies.
• Review board papers for compliance implications and present to the Board and Board Committees as required.
• Coordinate internal audit and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain and periodically review policies such as AML/CFT, ABC, PDPA, Whistleblowing, Code of Conduct, Gifts and Hospitality, Conflicts of Interest, etc.
• Lead investigations, root‑cause analysis, remediation and reporting to the Board where required.
• Respond to enforcement orders promptly and accurately.
• Ensure timely and complete submission of regulatory reports by stakeholders.
• Safeguard records and evidence per defined retention schedules.
• Update and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system across the Group.
• Review and monitor compliance risks and recommend appropriate risk management strategies.
• Perform gap analyses and implement improvements in partnership with accountable stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Law, Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) or relevant Bar Professional Training Courses (BPTC).
• At least 3 years’ work experience in compliance or legal background.
• Good understanding of corporate governance, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Strong report writing and communication skills, with ability to speak Mandarin due to work associates.
• Good analytical and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Meticulous and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and applicable of risk management frameworks and methodologies.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a compliance manager?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?
• How would you rate your English language skills?