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Risk Manager, Senior Risk Manager

Hays Recruiting MY

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading company in the retail and FMCG sector seeks a Risk Manager/Senior Risk Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves leading risk management practices, ensuring business risks are identified and mitigated, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong finance/accounting background with over 8 years of relevant experience and professional certifications in the field.

Qualifications

  • Over 8 years in audit, risk, internal controls, and finance transformation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Champion risk management efforts and ensure proactive identification of business risks.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to address and resolve control gaps.
  • Maintain a log of open audit issues for compliance and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Project management
Stakeholder influence

Education

Finance/Accounting degree
Professional certifications (ACCA, CIA, CISA)

Job description

Looking for a Risk Manager / Senior Risk Manager to be based in Kuala Lumpur

Your new company

Your new company operates within the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. It focusses on delivering convenience & accessibility.

Your new role

    Risk Management Leadership: Champion the company’s risk management efforts by aligning with the established Risk Framework and ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of business risks.
    Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to assess, address, and resolve control gaps, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
    Audit Issue Tracking: Maintain a comprehensive log of open audit issues, ensuring timely follow-up and closure with relevant stakeholders to uphold compliance and governance standards.
    Control Gap Resolution: Facilitate cross-departmental initiatives to strengthen internal controls and close identified gaps through structured action plans and documentation.
    Management Reporting: Provides regular, insightful updates to Finance and Risk Committees on the status of audit issues, risk exposures, and progress of control initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

  • A solid academic foundation in Finance/Accounting, backed by professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIA, CISA).
  • Over 8 years of experience in audit, risk, internal controls, and finance transformation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders across functions.
  • A proactive, independent mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click'Apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can email me at meiji.wai@hays.com.my, or call me on +60 3-7890 6283.

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