Senior Specialist Internal Controls & Compliance

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Specialist in Internal Controls & Compliance to join our team. This pivotal role involves managing internal control and compliance matters for the designated Towers (Account to Report, FA CoE, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Employee Expenses Management workstreams) within our BSC KL operations. The successful candidate will execute and test the delivery and assurance over controls structure specific to the Towers managed by BSC KL in Kuala Lumpur.

This position encompasses a range of activities, including but not limited to:

• Performing control self-assessments (CSA)

• Supporting SOX audits and assisting external and internal auditors

• Managing BSC KL controls

• Participation in global / regional projects

• Participating in process improvement and standardization projects

• Conducting internal control related trainings

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Provide leadership to the Internal Controls and Compliance team, including supervision, performance appraisal, training, coaching, and development.

• Advisory and Assurance Activities: Undertake internal controls and compliance advisory and assurance activities, including executing the CSA (Control self-assessment) in AtR, OtC, StS (including MDM) workstreams periodically, and report findings using structured tools and techniques.

• Expertise and Guidance: Provide internal control expertise, advice, and guidance, promoting awareness of risk management and control practices.

• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure that all compliance-related checklists, manuals, and procedural documents are updated and reflect current practices.

• Audit Support: Assist internal and external auditors for SOX or local market financial audits and document compilation.

• Regional Alignment and Standardization: Support regional control alignment and standardization over the Process Tower(s).

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who exemplifies professionalism, has a keen eye for detail, and possesses a thorough understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks. If you are passionate about driving excellence and eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply for this crucial role.

Join us and contribute to the robust framework that ensures our operations remain compliant and efficient. Your expertise will be pivotal in safeguarding our standards and propelling us towards greater success.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; professional accountancy qualification or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years’ audit experience required, in governance, controls, audit, compliance, risk management preferably in MNC environment

• With a proven track record in strategic thinking, decision making and execution excellent skills

• Experience working in a Big 4 or similar audit environment strongly preferred

• Experience working in a SOX 404 environment

• Business-level English language skills (speaking and writing) required

• Experience working with SAP & MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Experience working in an organization providing services across multiple markets or geographies.

Required Skills:

Audit Assurance, Audit Assurance, Audit Methodology, Compliance Frameworks, Control Self Assessments, Detail-Oriented, Economic Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), External Audit Support, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governance Controls, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Risk Management, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP Support, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Control, Strategic Thinking, Tax Compliance {+ 1 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

05/30/2026

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