Governance & Internal Audit Executive

Job Scope :

To support the Company's governance, compliance, risk management, and internal control objectives by monitoring internal audit findings, coordinating corrective actions, managing Internal Control Guidelines (ICG), overseeing policy governance, conducting annual corruption risk assessments, and ensuring timely reporting and escalation of compliance and governance matters to Management.

The role serves as a key liaison between Management, Internal Audit, Risk Management, the Company Secretary, and external stakeholders to strengthen the Company's governance framework and promote a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Monitor and track internal audit findings and management action plans to ensure timely implementation and closure of audit issues.

2. Coordinate and follow up on corrective actions arising from internal and external audit reviews.

3. Review, maintain, and recommend improvements to the Company's Internal Control Guidelines (ICG), policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

4. Support policy governance initiatives, including policy reviews, updates, implementation, and communication across the organisation.

5. Conduct due diligence assessments on prospective clients, vendors, suppliers, and business partners.

6. Assist in the preparation, review, vetting, and proofreading of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), contracts, and other corporate documents.

7. Liaise with the Company Secretary on governance-related matters, Board resolutions, and regulatory compliance requirements.

8. Support the annual corruption risk assessment and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) compliance and other policies initiatives in collaboration with external auditors.

9. Perform ad-hoc assignments, projects, investigations, and other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience :

1. Bachelor’s degree in law, Social Sciences, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Sustainability, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.

2. Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in compliance, corporate governance, risk management, sustainability, legal, policy management, internal controls, internal audit, or related fields.

3. Good understanding of corporate governance principles, internal control frameworks, and policy management practices.

4. Familiarity with Malaysian corporate governance requirements, anti-corruption frameworks, sustainability reporting, and internal control systems.

5. Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

7. Strong organisational, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.