Group Chief Corporate Assurance Officer

IIUM Holdings Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic university subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced compliance officer to manage compliance risk and oversee programs across multiple subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 15+ years in a top-level management role, and strong leadership and management skills. This role demands excellent communication abilities, with a focus on strategic implementation of compliance initiatives. Opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 15 years in a management role for risk and compliance.
• Certified Integrity Officer / Certified Internal Auditor is required.
• Strong understanding of finance management (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute compliance programs across the Group.
• Conduct compliance risk assessment training workshops.
• Advising on compliance programs and risk management.
• Directing annual internal audit plans to manage risks.
• Suggesting new initiatives for business practices.

Skills

People management skills

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Finance/Accounting

MBA

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).

IIUM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. ("IIUMH") was incorporated on 25th April, 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Islamic University Malaysia.

The IIUM Holdings Group, where IIUM is the sole shareholder, comprises nine subsidiaries, namely IIUM Higher Education, IIUM Schools, IIUM Educare, IIUM Consultancy, IIUM Medical Specialist Centre, IKOP Pharma, Daya Bersih, IIUM Properties, and IIUM Advanced Technologies.

The purpose of IIUMH is to act as the business arm of IIUM, which is to oversee business diversification and opportunities. Hence, IIUM Holdings Group is born.