Senior Executive, Program Assurance & Management

Teraju Bumiputera Corporation; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive in Program Assurance & Management. The role involves managing grant administration, ensuring financial accuracy, supporting compliance, and enhancing monitoring systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in data analytics and stakeholder management are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant management or related fields.
• Demonstrated history of managing projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily grant operations focusing on compliance and financial accuracy.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of disbursement data.
• Support operational rollout of monitoring systems and maintain data hygiene.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Financial reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Responsible for the full cycle of grant administration and monitoring, ensuring timely and compliant disbursement of funds in line with governance requirements. The role oversees grant documentation accuracy, tracks disbursement progress and maintains the integrity of monitoring activities that support fund utilisation oversight. It ensures that all grant processes including verification, disbursement, site monitoring, reporting and audit support are properly governed and aligned with organisational standards.

The position also contributes to system enhancements and data quality by supporting testing, performing routine data validation, and coordinating with technical teams to ensure accurate and reliable programme information.

Program Assurance & Management Department – Senior Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Assurance & Fund Utilisation. To assist in daily grant operations with a focus on compliance and financial accuracy, serving as the primary point of contact for documentation, field verification, and data tracking to support the department’s audit readiness and impact goals.
• Programme Monitoring & Compliance. To assist in maintaining the integrity of the grant monitoring system, ensure real-time accuracy of disbursement data, and generate the necessary reports that support high-level decision-making.
• Monitoring System Development & Data Management. To support the operational rollout of monitoring systems by conducting testing (UAT), maintaining data hygiene within the repository and acting as the technical liaison between end-users and the IT/Vendor teams.
• Secretariat, Governance & Reporting. To facilitate operation of governance committees by managing administrative logistics, drafting accurate records of discussion, and compiling data-driven reports for management review.
• Stakeholder & Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engagement. To assist and act as the operational liaison between grant recipients, SMEs, and internal teams, ensuring that communication flows smoothly, claims are processed for verification on time, and engagement events are logistically flawless.
• Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement. To support routine compliance health checks, maintain the currency of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage the administrative tracking of audit findings to ensure the department always remains “audit-ready”.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant management, finance, audit, data analytics or project management.
• Experienced in related industries/ economic sectors or Consultancy work e.g., project management, data management, corporate planning and strategy.
• Demonstrated history of managing projects or workflows with minimal supervision.
• Competence in financial reporting, risk assessment and impact evaluation.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
• Sound stakeholder management skills to ensure commitments are met through effective engagement.
• Knowledge of audit processes, compliance assessments, and corrective actions.
• Good communication and presentation skills, translating data insights into strategic recommendations.

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