About the role

  • Business Controls Manager at BAT implementing data analytics and automation strategies for internal controls assurance. Collaborating across teams to enhance risk management practices and reporting efficiency in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for driving the implementation of data analytics and automation strategies to enhance internal controls assurance and advisory activities
  • Support the delivery of internal controls related data analytics strategy and automated controls assessment approach
  • Conceptualise and delivery of data analytics and automation solutions across the core BAT processes to support the BAT internal controls framework
  • Analyse datasets to support controls assurance and internal controls monitoring
  • Recommend process improvements to address control gaps and strengthen risk management practices
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with management, ensuring timely resolution of issues and regular progress updates
  • Communicate analytics results and automated insights to stakeholders promptly and clearly

Requirements

  • Degree educated with relevant professional Internal Controls and data analytics qualification (e.g., Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), ACA, ACCA or equivalent, CISA, ITIL, CGEIT or CISSP)
  • 5+ years data analytics and automation experience with significant accounting firm or corporate industry
  • Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and Alteryx for advanced data analysis, workflow automation, and reporting
  • Experience with data management concepts and tools, e.g. data mining and/or process mining, including working with large datasets and automation of controls
  • SAP automated controls experience: Experience in reviewing functional SAP components (FI/CO/MM/SD/FSCM)
  • Ability to convert analytic finding into non-technical business scenarios and risks for senior management to enable understanding of risks and impact of controls over those risks and processes
  • Good knowledge of internal controls practices, principles and procedures and corporate governance requirements for a global Group, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues from analytic finding, risk, impact and recommendations to management.
  • Experience of one or more of BAT’s core business functions, including operations, marketing, finance and IT

Benefits

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

Job title

Business Controls Manager – Data Analytics, Science

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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