Manager, Integrity & Governance

Manage the organisation's integrity, governance and anti-corruption initiatives through among others, the implementation of relevant governance frameworks, Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP), SPINE assessment and its sustainability, Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), complaint management, investigation functions, corruption risk assessment and integrity strengthening programmes to ensure compliance, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct throughout ECERDC.

Major Responsibilities

1. Complaint Management

• Manage the administration of complaints and information received through the designated or authorised whistleblowing channel among others relating to criminal misconduct, corruption, abuse of power, embezzlement, and violations of the ECERDC’s Code of Conduct and work ethics in a systematic and timely manner.

• Responsible to assess, classify, recommend appropriate actions and maintain records of all complaints and information received by the Integrity & Governance Unit (IGU). Complaints shall be properly recorded, assessed and addressed in accordance with established Policies, SOPs and authority/regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and monitor the effectiveness of the complaint management system, conduct trend analysis, identify systemic integrity as well as governance issues and recommend process improvements where necessary.

• Support the administration and monitoring of whistleblowing mechanisms, monitor investigation status and resolution of complaints including safeguarding confidentiality, integrity of complaint management process and protection of whistleblowers in accordance with ECERDC policies and applicable guidelines.

2. Detection and Verification

• Plan and conduct preliminary assessment, detection, and verification of complaints and information relating to among others misconduct, corruption, conflict of intertest, fraud, abuse of power, embezzlement, and breaches of integrity and ethical standards.

• Conduct fact-finding, documentation review, analysis on evidence and other necessary verification exercises to support investigations and assessments undertaken by the IGU.

• Prepare the investigation reports with findings and recommendations as well as monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Coordinate and/or liaise with relevant internal Div/Dept and external regulatory, authority body or enforcement agency for further action and/or information gathering, where required.

3. Strengthen Integrity

• Provide strategic support on the development and implementation of ECERDC’s integrity strategy, framework, and initiatives to promote a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability across the organisation.

• Responsible in planning and implementation of integrity awareness, education, and engagement programme e.g. preparing integrity-related communication materials, content for training programmes, and employee engagement activities to strengthen awareness and compliance with integrity standards.

• Benchmark integrity practices and recommend continuous improvements.

• Support HOD in monitoring and assessment of effectiveness of integrity initiatives and recommend enhancement measures where appropriate.

4. Governance

• Support the development and implementation of any related governance, integrity, and anti-corruption initiatives to promote compliance with organisational requirements and good governance practices across ECERDC.

• Prepare draft, review, update and provide advice on ECERDC integrity-related policies, processes, and procedures, including Anti-Bribery, Conflict of Interest, Gift and Hospitality, and Whistleblowing, to ensure alignment with regulatory or governing authority body’s requirements.

• Plan and coordinate Corruption Risk Assessments (CRA) across Div/Dept and assist HOD in implementation of risk mitigation measures.

5. SPINE – Sistem Pengurusan Integriti & Governans

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation and administration of SPINE initiatives across the Organisation.

• Liaise with appointed Person-in-Charge (PICs) to monitor self-assessment progress, compilation of supporting documents, and compliance with submission timelines.

• Assist Head IGU in reviewing, validating documentation and coordinating submissions to Institut Integriti Malaysia (IIM) and relevant stakeholders.

6. Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) and Anti Bribery Management System (ABMS)

• Coordinate and support the development and implementation of the ECERDC Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP), including corruption risk assessments, tracking action plans and engaging relevant departments to ensure timely execution of initiatives.

• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of OACP initiatives, assess compliance with applicable anti-corruption requirements, and recommend improvement or mitigation measures where necessary.

• Coordinate and support the development and implementation of the ABMS.

7. Reporting and Administrative Support

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of periodic reports relating to integrity, governance related matters, SPINE, and OACP implementation status for Board Audit Committee, ECERDC Management and relevant authorities.

• Coordinate reporting and communication with Bahagian Pengurusan Integriti Agensi (BPIA), Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), Unit Integriti of Kementerian Ekonomi, and other regulatory, enforcement or governing authority body’s on IGU-related matters.

• Maintain proper documentation, records, and filing systems for integrity and governance matters.

• Provide operational and strategic support to the Head, IGU on integrity, governance, compliance, and organisational risk matters as required.

• Support the Head, IGU in the administration of IGU activities, including preparation of annual plans, budgeting, meeting materials, and management papers.

Position Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration or any other related discipline from recognized University.
• Hands on experience in audit, legal, risk, compliance and/or industrial relation are added value.
• Possess Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO) certification from MACA.
• Minimum seven (7) years of working experience in the area of Integrity, Compliance, Risk Management or Audit.
• Minimum three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in Bahasa Melayu & English.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Possess strong analytical mind and has a keen eye for details.
• Able to articulate solutions for problem-solving and good decision-making insight.
• Strong negotiation skills, report writing, presentation and stakeholder management.