Internal Controls & Audit Manager

Procter & Gamble; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Internal Controls & Audit Manager to lead sales stewardship audits and strengthen control environments. You will serve as a subject matter expert on sales controls, collaborating across teams to enhance risk management and compliance.

You will train stakeholders, update SOPs, oversee quarterly audits, analyze findings, and coordinate documentation for audits. The role emphasizes inclusion, integrity, and contributing to cash flow and financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Experience in finance, sales operations, or audit roles, preferably in a multinational company.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and stewardship; openness to learning from diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; interest in training others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Center of Expertise on Sales Stewardship: act as a resource and implement controls to align with global policies.
• End-to-End Sales Stewardship Process Oversight: lead quarterly audits and refine SOPs.
• Training and Representation: provide training on compliance and stewardship guidelines.
• Invoice Clearance Process Facilitation: guide prioritization to reduce pending receivables and inform cash flow.
• Documentation Coordination: ensure complete, accurate audit docs and timely submissions.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit

Sales stewardship

Finance

Analytics

Excel

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting tools

Job description

KUALA LUMPUR GENERAL OFFICE

Full time

Job Number

R000151092

Job Location

KUALA LUMPUR GENERAL OFFICE

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Internal Controls & Audit Manager to join our inclusive team. In this role, you will serve as a key expert in internal audit on sales stewardship, working collaboratively to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our sales controls processes. Your proactive approach to risk management and compliance oversight will be essential in fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Key Responsibilities:

Center of Expertise on Sales Stewardship:

• Act as a knowledgeable resource in Sales Stewardship, providing expert insights and guidance to our team with a broad range of tenure and experience
• Execute and implement effective and efficient controls that proactively identify and mitigate risks within our sales processes, ensuring that all processes are in-line with global policies.
• Regularly assess and refine our risk management strategies to align with organizational goals and promote an inclusive culture.

End-to-End Sales Stewardship Process Oversight:

• Lead comprehensive quarterly audits of the sales team, creating an open and supportive atmosphere that encourages honest feedback and participation.
• Analyze audit findings to identify gaps or risks within the Sales Stewardship process, taking proactive measures to address them and ensure all team members feel valued and included.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices and ensure robust operational controls that benefit everyone.

Training and Representation:

• Serve as the P&G representative in engagements with external audit teams, providing training on compliance expectations and internal stewardship guidelines in a way that is accessible and supportive for all participants.
• Assist in preparation of training materials and workshops that ensure the why, what, how, and when of compliance checks, accommodating different learning styles and experiences is well understood by all.

Invoice Clearance Process Facilitation:

• Support the sales team in the invoice clearance process by providing clear guidance on prioritization linked to reducing pending receivables
• Analyze and communicate the impact of pending invoices on cash flow and sales performance, enabling informed decision-making by the leadership team
• Lead the weekly aged claims review for internal and be the bridge between internal and external claim processing counterparts.

Documentation Coordination:

• Coordinate the compilation of necessary documentation by working collaboratively with internal sales teams and auditors (both internal and external), ensuring that every team member’s contributions are acknowledged and valued.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner to support audit processes and compliance requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Maintain organized records of sales stewardship activities, audits, and compliance checks for future reference and reporting, promoting transparency and inclusivity.

Impact

In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the integrity of our sales operations and ensuring compliance with P&G’s stewardship guidelines. Your contributions will help create a more efficient and inclusive sales process, reduce risks, and improve cash flow management, ultimately supporting our company’s financial health and growth objectives. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

Job Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but we encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply.
• Proven experience in finance, sales operations, or audit roles, ideally within a multinational corporation, with a commitment to fostering inclusive practices.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and stewardship with an openness to learning from colleagues with varied experiences.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify and mitigate risks while valuing diverse viewpoints.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in training and collaborating with individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with financial reporting tools.

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Segmentation

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.