Finance Governance Specialist

Join us as a Finance System Governance Specialist (focusing on IT systems controls governance) if you are passionate about building trust, driving compliance, and shaping the future of finance systems. In this pivotal role at the intersection of finance, audit, and technology , you will safeguard the integrity of our financial reporting through

• ensuring compliance to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audit framework
• driving finance system governance for our ERP and integrated finance platforms.
• identify and work on system improvements with IT, supporting business and finance process
• support other finance governance functions, e.g. finance policy governance, limit of authority governance and system setup

Success in this role requires close collaboration with Finance, Risk, Audit, Operations, and IT to drive consistency, transparency, and operational excellence throughout all finance processes.

Responsibilities Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

• Partner with control owners to improve governance maturity and compliance culture across the business, and to continuously improve internal controls and streamline financial reporting processes
• Design and govern ITGC control for CelcomDigi IT eceosystems, as well as ITAC controls to support CelcomDigi's business and finance processes.
• Implement and undertake required ICFR activities, including scoping, risk assessment, test planning, issue management, and remediation to meet the program’s objectives.
• Design and provide advisory on controls to support process/control owners in strengthening business processes and controls with financial statement impact.
• Strategize, plan, and lead ICFR compliance testing activities with auditors and control owners, ensuring adherence to international audit standards, sufficient documentation, and evidence.
• Coordinate execution of ICFR testing and conduct quality reviews on test results to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and present ICFR compliance reports to management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor the operational effectiveness of key controls supporting financial close and reporting processes.
• Follow up on audit findings with management to ensure timely closure of issues and effective remediation.

Other Finance Governance Related

• Group Limit of Authority (LOA) Governance
• Finance Policy and Manual Governance
• Undertake other assignments or special projects, as requested by management and/or Audit Risk Committee to ensure continued effectiveness and efficiency of all internal controls over financial reporting.

Requirements

• 6–10 years in finance governance, IT systems and business process audit, internal controls, or finance systems, ideally in a complex or multinational environment.
• Professional audit certification and strong knowledge of ICFR, SOX compliance, and international audit standards (including IT and cybersecurity domains).
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and system integrations.
• Strong knowledge of access controls, financial system governance, and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with auditors, management, IT, and finance stakeholders.
• Familiarity with system governance principles and best practices.

Next Steps Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi! After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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