Pulau Pinang, Malaysia | Posted on 27/08/2024
aleksandar. has been appointed to manage a specialised recruitment process on behalf of a leading multinational organisation. Our mandate is to identify and appoint a Compliance Counsel in Penang, Malaysia. Our business partner is a multi-billion dollar, high profile company offering a range of products and services across the manufacturing sector.Reporting to the Regional Head of Corporate Compliance based in Singapore, the Compliance Counsel will be part of the SEA Compliance team, supporting the compliance program for the regional group, with a focus on Malaysia. The role will include monitoring and reporting the results of the Company's compliance/ethics efforts, as well as providing guidance to employees in the region, including senior management, on compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of professional ethics, strong communication skills, and be an independent, team-oriented individual who can collaborate effectively.
Responsibilities:
Advice and Expertise:Provide compliance and organisational advice to management and associates on compliance topics.
Understand and keep abreast of changes to relevant local laws and regulations.
Implement local policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Cooperate and liaise with government authorities and manage external legal counsel as necessary.Monitoring and Control:Review and monitor the compliance management system to ensure it meets local law requirements.
Conduct internal investigations into potential violations of internal regulations or external laws, recommending appropriate sanctions and measures.
Monitor and review the effectiveness of the compliance program.Compliance Risk Management:Identify and analyse compliance risks, focusing on anti-corruption and anti-bribery, and implement measures to monitor and mitigate risks.
Support local management in defining and promoting compliance goals.
Support further development of the compliance management system.Training/Communication:Design and conduct training on compliance topics.
Implement programs to ensure awareness of compliance organization and topics.
Ensure effective communication of compliance topics.General:Must be able to travel to various locations in Malaysia.
Undertake duties as assigned by the Regional Head of Corporate Compliance.RequirementsDegree in Finance, Commerce, Business, or Law.
Minimum 5 years of experience in legal, compliance, ethics, internal investigations, internal audit, or similar governance areas in a multinational company or Professional Services Firm.
Sound knowledge of regulations and laws relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery, particularly the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
Excellent integrity and value-driven.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Solid time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
Robust personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-starter, confident in decision-making, including disagreement with stakeholders.
Independent, team-oriented professional who can collaborate effectively.
Willingness to travel.
Suitable candidates registered with aleksandar. have already been contacted directly about this position and are progressing to the next stage of the process. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.
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