Senior Business Controls Manager providing strategic advisory on IT controls design and governance for BAT in Malaysia. Leading a team and ensuring compliance within technology transformation programs.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advisory on IT controls design and governance from a second line of defense perspective for major transformation programs, including but not limited to ECC → S/4HANA migration
Ensure robust integration of SOx controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), and IT Automated Controls (ITAC) into evolving system landscapes, supporting BAT’s global risk management framework
Lead a team of control specialists and manage third-party partners to deliver high-quality outcomes
Serve as the primary BCT representative and subject matter expert for large-scale ERP and technology transformation programs
Coordinate BCT activities related to IT controls advisory across multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment with governance and compliance objectives
Act as a key liaison between program teams, BCT, and interested parties (Program Governance, Technical Leads, Process Owners, Control Owners, Internal & External Audit)
Provide advisory on SOx controls, ITGC, and ITAC design for new systems and processes, embedding controls into design/build/test phases
Advise on risk mitigation strategies and compliance requirements during system implementations and upgrades
Conduct control impact assessments for major technology changes (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA), mapping existing controls and identifying gaps
Champion automation and standardization in control design to enhance efficiency and reduce complexity
Perform independent testing of ITGC and ITAC controls to validate design effectiveness and operational readiness
Review evidence and documentation for completeness and accuracy, ensuring audit readiness
Provide assurance reporting to governance committees and support external auditor reliance on management testing
Identify control deficiencies and partner with interested parties to drive timely remediation
Advise on controls for data migration and integration activities, ensuring validation, reconciliation, and audit readiness
Collaborate with data and technical leads to define governance checkpoints for extraction, transformation, and loading processes
Lead and develop a team of IT controls specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Manage relationships with co-source partners and external advisory firms, ensuring delivery quality and alignment with program objectives
Negotiate scope, monitor performance, and enforce compliance with contractual obligations and BAT standards
Requirements
Deep expertise in IT SOx controls, ITGC and ITAC frameworks across ERP environments (SAP ECC, S/4HANA preferred)
Proven experience in large-scale technology transformation programs, with focus on controls design, risk assessment, remediation, and testing
Strong understanding of SOx requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit standards
Hands-on experience with SAP GRC or similar tools for security, authorizations, and SoD management
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills; ability to influence senior leadership
Strategic leadership capability to shape global control standards and advise governance committees
Experience managing cross-functional teams and third-party vendors in complex global environments
Background in Big 4 advisory or similar high-pressure transformation contexts
Future-fit mindset: ability to drive automation, analytics, and digitalization of controls processes
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIA
Benefits
market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
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