IT General Control Compliance Manager

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BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONIS LOOKING FOR AN ITGC COMPLIANCE MANAGER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Management Level

FUNCTION: DBS - Compliance

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of the BAT Digital Business (DBS) Compliance team supporting for IT General Controls. The established Compliance function acts as part of the 1st line of defense and plays a substantial role in ensuring that an appropriate focus is placed on controls, across all functions within DBS.

Reports to: Global Manager for IT General Controls

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Global

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Ensuring that approved IT General controls are embedded in the current service lines and processes across DBS.
• Produce structured and insightful analysis of where to remediate areas of non-compliance to the various existing control frameworks in place within BAT
• Make recommendations to DBS management on how the existing risk and control measures can be improved
• Support the Compliance Manager and the Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance in maintenance and development of the IT General Control
• Contribute as part of the first Line of Defense to the compliance of applicable laws & Regulations, Internal codes of practice/Standards and policy and procedures
• Support DBS management with delivery of action plans resulting from BCT led controls health checks, IRI raised, Audit and SOX Controls testing
• Coordination and supervision of the work conducted by your team (if any) to ensure it is conducted in a professional and timely manner
• Develop self and the team through training, learning and development opportunities in risk and internal controls, audit, and the business in general.
• Support the various Risk, Control and Audit stakeholders with crafting the controls’ environment as defined by Group
• Partners regularly and establish an effective communication with relevant stakeholders

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Be a qualified professional with significant post-qualifying experience in the IT industry, or a graduate or equivalent with significant post-graduate experience in an IT Industry.
• Good understanding of Group functions and IT processes
• Experience working on compliance projects, implementing policies and standards.
• Working experience in controls, in terms of role, impact, relation to risk, and balance with costs
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities, to identify significant process risks and efficient and effective key controls.
• Must have knowledge of Reporting skills and good knowledge of MS Office products like Excel, Word, PPT, Visio, Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide internal and external audience (e.g. Group Senior Management and end market management; Finance, Operational, Commercial and IT management; external consultants) and influence and persuade them to take action
• Self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, but also in a team setting and in a matrix structure.
• Experience in IT SOX Controls and IT SOX Compliance are an added advantage.
• Experience in IT Internal/External Audit is preferred
• Experience with Power BI working knowledge is preferred

What we offer you?
•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.