BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobaccohas an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Controls Analyst in Selangor, Malaysia
This role works closely with BAT Management to assist with the design and effective operation of internal controls across financial & non-financial reporting, compliance and operational areas. The Senior Business Controls Analyst undertakes Internal Controls advisory and assurance activities for both Business as Usual (BAU) and Project or Programme related control changes. They will also provide Internal Controls expertise, advice and guidance and promotes an awareness of risk management and control standard methodologies across the BAT Group.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Controls assurance - SOx
- Adhere to and support the maintenance of the BAT’s SOx programme methodology and ensuring it remains up to date with best practice (SEC, PCAOB and Big Four guidelines).
- Implement the planning, scoping and risk assessment for BAT’s global SOx programme.
- Implement the Management SOx testing across key business processes, functions and geographies.
- Implement the SOx design and operating effectiveness testing and review in line with agreed testing schedules, ensuring all work is fully documented in line with the BCT Methodology and the SOx Testing process, reflecting current good practice in internal controls.
- Business partner with management from across BAT to support remediation of control issues, including designing practical and proportionate solutions to remediate deficiencies or gaps in control.
- Support the preparation of concise, relevant reporting of status, results and key findings for BAT Management and Governance forums.
- Support the on-going communication with BAT’s external auditors including walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.
Controls assurance – other
- Manage internal controls monitoring & assurance across ICFR and other risk domains through the management controls self-assessment (Control Navigator), the year-end management internal controls sign off (ICSO) and the immediately reportable incidents process (IRIs).
- Support in the monitoring and resolution of all reported control issues and identified actions.
- Support in the incident reviews, including root cause analysis and assessing the adequacy of actions to address identified control issues or gaps.
- Support to align assurance activities with other 2LD and 3LD assurance providers (e.g. various compliance teams, Cyber, Security, Internal Audit).
Controls framework
- Assist the review and update BAT’s internal control framework and assurance model.
Controls advisory
- Assist in providing internal controls design expertise to support business process, system or service organization changes including:
- Process mapping
- Identification and ranking of risks
- Design of practical controls and supporting operating procedures, templates, guidance
- Identification of opportunities to optimize controls through automation, standardization and centralization.
- Develop and deliver controls training.
- Develop controls templates / guidance including control operating procedures and documentation standards and embed these across the business.
- Work with BAT management to ensure controls are embedded.
Business partnering
- Build and maintain good working relationships with management (e.g. Business unit Controllers, Senior Managers & Compliance Managers), including regular progress meetings with key stakeholders and ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly.
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated or equivalent experience with relevant professional qualification (as a minimum in progress) e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA and 2+ years PQE.
- 3+ years transactional finance, financial reporting and / or risk and controls experience in a professional services firm environment (e.g. Big Four) or a global multinational (ideally FMCG).
- Experience of internal controls in a SOx environment is highly desirable – either via professional services (external audit, advisory) or working with the controls team at an SEC registrant.
- Experience engaging with external auditors is desirable.
- Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting under IFRS.
- Knowledge of US and UK internal control requirements for a global Group, including SEC SOx requirements and standard processes.
- Experience in reviewing core business and finance processes and assessing the adequacy of controls, including design and operating effectiveness.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of working on projects and new initiatives.
Working relationships
Internal
- Align BCT activities with the review activities of other BAT departments, e.g. other 2LD teams including Compliance, EH&S, Global Security, IT Security, and Internal Audit.
- Business unit managers – promote an awareness of risk management and control practices and builds effective working relationships.
- Project Management & Change programmes – provide expert advice, guidance and feedback in the areas of risk management and internal control.
External
- External Auditors – respond to queries and requests for information and support the external audit activity.
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.
