Group Chief Corporate Assurance Officer

IIUM Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent corporate entity in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Compliance Manager responsible for overseeing compliance functions, implementing risk management strategies, and training internal staff. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in risk and compliance, a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields, and strong leadership skills. Excellent communication abilities are necessary, and an MBA or relevant certifications would be advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to drive compliance practices within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in a top-level management role of risk and compliance.
• Certified Integrity Officer or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
• Good understanding of finance management (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ability to drive results and obtain work commitment from subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance functions across the Group.
• Implement Compliance Programs for managing compliance risk.
• Conduct compliance risk assessment training workshops.
• Evaluate subsidiaries for compliance with processes and controls.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Stakeholders’ management abilities

Conflict resolution skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent command of professional written & oral English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Coordinate and execute the establishment of the compliance function to oversee compliance risk across the Group.

Identify, plan, and execute Compliance Programs to ensure controls in managing compliance risk are adequate and operating as intended.

To facilitate and assess iHoldings’ activities to comply with the legal and regulatory requirements.

To monitor the designated Officer of each subsidiary in ensuring compliance with their legal and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate the identification and management of compliance risk at the Group-wide level, and ensure that compliance monitoring and testing are carried out consistently.

Responsible for the establishment of Company Risk Management as a mechanism for assessing and monitoring compliance risk faced by the Company.

Conducting compliance risk assessment training workshops.

Advising internal management and business partners on the implementation of compliance programs and risk management.

Handling of applications, registrations, and filings with various government agencies on behalf of management.

Regularly evaluates subsidiaries and departments/divisions to determine if they are performing in compliance with recommended processes, procedures, and business controls.

Following up on compliance issues that require investigation.

Evaluating compliance systems and ensuring adequate software is in place.

Advising internal management and business partners on the implementation of compliance programs and risk management.

Ensures internal audit and compliance training programs for management and staff are established and regularly updated.

Works with internal audit and other managers to establish strategic workflow plans. Oversees the departmental/divisional budget.

To acquire a fair understanding of the various business initiatives, its relationship to various stakeholders, and its implications on the business practices and strategy.

Clearly articulate the Company’s expectations and manage the external engagement to achieve the desired outcomes.

Compiles and analyses data on risk and organizational trends.

Directs and develops a risk-based annual internal audit plan and budget for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant financial reporting and other risk exposures, safeguard company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Suggests new initiatives, controls, and procedures to ensure good business practices are in place.

Undertake special assignments, ad-hoc functions, and related duties assigned from time to time.

Core Competencies

• Possesses strong people management skills to drive results and obtain work commitment from subordinates.
• Sound stakeholders’ management abilities, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Highly adaptable, resilient, result-oriented, performance-driven with acute business acumen.
• Eminent leadership skills to lead a highly dynamic and robust team.
• Excellent command of professional written & oral English, writing & presentation, bilingual would be preferred.
• Excellent in speaking, written, and communication with all different levels.

Requirements

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Finance/ Accounting.
• MBA holder will be highly advantageous.
• Confirmed as Certified Integrity Officer / Certified Internal Auditor.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in a top-level management role of risk and compliance.
• Ardent planner with strategic mindset and strong leadership. Possesses strong people management skills to drive results and obtain work commitment from subordinates.
• Sound stakeholders’ management abilities, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Highly adaptable, resilient, result-oriented, performance-driven with acute business acumen.
• Eminent leadership skills to lead a highly dynamic and robust team.
• Excellent command of professional written & oral English, writing & presentation skills are welcome, bilingual would be preferred.
• Excellent in speaking, written, and communication with all different levels.
• Good understanding in finance management (i.e., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).