Senior Manager, Group Integrity & Governance

SD Guthrie Berhad; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Hybrid Workplace

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a senior leader to head Group Integrity & Governance. You will oversee governance policies, anti-corruption, whistleblowing and vendor code of conduct across the Group, driving ethics programs and ensuring timely execution of the GIG plan.

The ideal candidate will have a law-related degree, senior management experience, and strong skills in communication, negotiation and investigations to support Directors, Management and Employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Law.
• Professional qualification in related field.
• 12+ years related experience in governance/compliance.
• Senior management experience (10+ years) with leadership of compliance programs.
• Understanding of governance, risks, controls and legal/regulatory compliance.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in fraud investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Group Integrity & Governance to implement integrity & governance programmes.
• Review governance policies and update code of conduct, anti-corruption, whistleblowing policies.
• Drive ethics and integrity programmes Group-wide and measure effectiveness.
• Lead integrity communication programmes through training and awareness.
• Oversee whistleblowing function and assess investigations.
• Prepare reports and briefings for Board and Management.
• Support GIG human capital requirements including succession planning.
• Ensure Annual Plan and Programmes are executed timely.

Skills

Governance & Compliance

Ethics & Integrity

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Investigation Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field

Professional qualification

Job description

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

• Assist the Head of Group Integrity & Governance (GIG) to implement integrity & governance programmes and activities (encompassing code of conduct, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, vendor code of conduct) Group-wide, entailing the following:
• Oversight in reviewing governance policies, including developing and periodically updating relevant policies on code of conduct, anti-corruption, conflict of interest, and whistleblowing to ensure continuing relevance in providing guidance to Directors, Management and Employees.
• Assessing the overall ethical climate of the Group while driving the ethics and integrity programmes across the Group and monitor the progress of the programmes, measure its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements accordingly.
• Driving effective integrity & governance communication programmes (via training, awareness and other forms of communication) for the Group by taking reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner its standards and procedures, and other aspects as required.
• Overseeing the direction and management of the whistleblowing function, including responding to alleged wrongdoings by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures as appropriate, ensuring uniform handling and resolution of such violations.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations and briefing materials for Board and Management
• Assist GIG human capital and resource requirements including, among others, performance evaluation, developmental needs and succession planning, to ensure continuity, consistency and enhancement of the teams' functions and performance.
• Ascertain that the GIG Annual Plan and Programmes are executed on a timely manner.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in Law, or with relevant legal and/or advisory experience.
• Professional qualification in related field.
• More than 12 years related experience, to sufficiently support the job purpose and content of this role, including effective communication and negotiation skills that yield results.
• In senior management role of at least 10 years in addition to substantive portfolio of lead positions. Strong management of an organization’s compliance program and control.
• Understanding of governance, risks, controls and legal/ regulatory compliance.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of business, strategies and risks.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage Senior Management and diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in Fraud/ investigations

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)