Business Controls Manager

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BATM); Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading annual bonus

Diverse health plans

Work‑life balance initiatives

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plan

Job summary

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BATM) is seeking a senior Business Controls Manager to lead SOx/ICFR testing, governance and automation initiatives. You will partner with Finance, Digital & Technology, Internal Audit and external partners to strengthen control environments in a multinational setting.

You will apply data analytics, AI and automation to improve assurance coverage, control effectiveness and process efficiency, while ensuring proper governance and risk mitigation across

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field; professional qualifications encouraged.
• 7+ years in SOx/ICFR, internal controls, risk management, controls assurance and/or audit.
• Hands-on experience in SOx/ICFR controls assurance, including testing and remediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain SOx/ICFR clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience assessing business processes, risks and controls; identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Experience managing external or co-source delivery partners in a multinational setting.
• Experience applying data analytics, automation, or AI to controls, risk or assurance use cases.
• Ability to assess automation/AI impact on controls; strong collaboration and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and support controls assurance and SOx/ICFR testing using data analytics and automation.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; document findings and remediation actions.
• Analyse processes and control data to drive targeted testing and insights for management.
• Advise on AI, RPA, and automation initiatives across financial processes before implementation.
• Assess AI/automation governance, data integrity, access, and documentation requirements.
• Supervise emerging AI-related regulatory and professional standards for controls guidance.
• Develop and implement automation and analytics solutions to improve assurance coverage and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Finance, Digital & Technology, Internal Audit, and external auditors; manage workstreams.

Skills

SOx/ICFR

Internal controls

Risk management

Controls assurance

Audit

Data analytics

Automation

AI in controls

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

ACCA/ACA/CPA/CISA (preferred)

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

BAT DBS has an exciting opportunity for a Business Controls Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia

ROLE SUMMARY

The Business Controls Manager will support the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the SOx program as an integral member of the Business Control Team SOx Centre of Excellence (CoE), providing second line of defense assurance and advisory. The role will primarily focus on risk and controls, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOx governance and controls assurance while also supporting the adoption of technology-enabled approaches through Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics and automation.

Working with the Business Controls leadership, process and control owners, relevant technology teams and co-source partners, the role will support the assessment of controls testing, identification and evaluation of control deficiencies, and development of practical remediation and control improvement opportunities. The role will also contribute to initiatives that use AI, data analysis, and process automation. These initiatives aim to improve the efficiency, consistency, quality, and coverage of controls testing and monitoring.

The role is suited to an experienced SOx, risk, controls, audit professional with at least 7 years of proven experience, with a strong understanding of SOx requirements, ICFR principles and risk and controls framework. Experience with data analytics, automation or AI-enabled controls and assurance would be preferred, with hands‑on expertise developed further through relevant methodology and deployment initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Complete and support Controls Assurance and SOx/ICFR testing activities, applying data examination, automation, and technology methods to assess control efficiency and improve assurance processes.
• Evaluate the build and operating efficiency of controls, detect control deficiencies, and document findings, associated risks, business impacts, and recommended remediation actions.
• Analyse business processes and control data to drive targeted testing, continuous monitoring, improved control performance, and actionable business insights for management.
• Act as the Controls Adviser for Finance and process owners on AI, RPA, and automation initiatives across financial processes such as reconciliations, journals, period‑end close, reporting, and procure‑to‑pay, assessing impacts on the control environment and SOx scope before implementation.
• Assess AI and automation use cases against governance frameworks and risk‑tiering requirements, defining controls around data integrity, human oversight, output validation, access management, organisational change, monitoring, logging, ownership, documentation, testing, and evidential requirements.
• Supervise emerging AI‑related regulatory, audit, and professional standards, translating requirements into practical controls' guidance while supporting continuous enhancement of assurance methodologies.
• Identify, develop, and implement automation, analytics, and AI‑driven solutions that improve assurance coverage, control effectiveness, operational efficiency, and business insights, while ensuring proper governance through version control, access management, review processes, documented procedures, user training, adoption, and performance measurement
• Partner with Finance, Digital & Technology, Internal Audit, external auditors, and co‑source partners to align SOx and controls approaches, manage assigned workstreams, coordinate delivery quality, raise risks and dependencies, and support broader Business Controls initiatives, assurance programs, and transformation projects.

What are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field is required. Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CISA are encouraged. Certifications in analytics, automation, or technology would be advantageous.
• 7 years or more of relevant professional experience, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC) and/or Big Four accounting firm, with strong experience in SOx/ICFR, internal controls, risk management, controls assurance and/or audit.
• Hands‑on experience in SOx/ICFR controls assurance, including control design and operating effectiveness testing, identification and assessment of control deficiencies, documentation of risks and impacts, remediation tracking and re‑testing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. You must clearly explain SOx/ICFR, control matters, and technical concepts to technical and non‑technical collaborators.
• Practical experience assessing business processes, risks and controls, with the ability to identify control gaps, improvement opportunities and opportunities for more targeted or technology‑enabled assurance.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise external or co‑source delivery partners, including scope, progress, quality, risk assessment and results. Strong experience engaging and constructively challenging cross‑functional collaborators, external auditors and/or co‑source partners in a complex multinational environment.
• Experience applying data analytics, automation and/or AI to controls, risk or assurance use cases would be advantageous.
• Ability to assess the control implications of automation and AI‑enabled processes, including changes to control design, evidence requirements and ongoing monitoring. Strong collaborator and relationship‑management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, influence outcomes, drive actions to closure and raise significant risks or issues appropriately.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work‑life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

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