Business and Assurance Executive

RP Chemicals; Kampung Gebeng; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Malaysia is seeking a qualified professional to maintain and implement management systems, develop audit plans, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in business assurance or risk management. Responsibilities include auditing, reporting, and collaborating with corporate leaders on performance metrics. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in business assurance or risk management.
• Professional certification in Quality Assurance or Risk Management is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure annual internal audit program development and execution.
• Prepare and report on significant audit findings.
• Coordinate internal audits with HQ-approved auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety and Environmental or related field

Tools

Business performance analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Maintain and implement a management system to create a consistent and systematic framework. Assist in reviewing management processes for practical improvements. Lead an assurance program to ensure safe plant operation is consistently carried out. Assist the Chief Operating Officer on business development activities, including reporting to higher level management. Interact with corporate and other Malaysia offices on procurement, competency, capex projects, and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure annual internal audit program development, implementation and competency of the internal audit team are well maintained or enhanced.
• Develop the annual internal audit plan by risk priorities.
• Execute audit processes consistently as per the First Party Audit procedure.
• Provide defined competency to internal audit team members.
• Prepare for audits effectively to ensure quality and smooth audits.
• Report significant audit findings to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Track audit finding action items to closure and provide timely reporting to the IA Team Leader and Advisor for escalation to the Leadership Team.
• Ensure all action items are evidence-based and recorded systematically.
• Conduct annual management reviews and present analyses to the leadership team.
• Provide monthly updates on internal audit activities and action item closure status; present audit reports as available.
• Coordinate two cycles of Internal Audit with HQ-approved Auditors and ensure no overdue action items.
• Assist the COO on activities related to system and cost improvement, development, and competency.
• Coordinate and compile weekly and monthly management and cost performance reporting and distribute to corporate leaders.
• Work closely with Operations and HQ Marketing on the sale of off-spec products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety and Environmental / Chemical / Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of work experience.
• Professional certification in Document Controller, Quality Assurance, Compliance, or Risk Management (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, CRMA) is an advantage.
• Proven experience in business assurance, risk management, or compliance roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in business performance analysis tools and reporting systems.