ITGC Compliance Manager

About the Position

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco****has an exciting opportunity for a ITGC Compliance Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia

This role is part of the BAT Digital Business (DBS) Compliance team supporting for IT General Controls. The established Compliance function acts as part of the 1st line of defence and plays a substantial role in ensuring that an appropriate focus is placed on controls, across all functions within DBS.

Responsibilities

• Embed and maintain IT General Controls (ITGCs) across DBS service lines and processes, supporting the Compliance Manager and Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance in the ongoing development and maintenance of the control framework.
• Analyze compliance and control effectiveness, identifying gaps and remediation opportunities against BAT control frameworks, applicable laws, regulations, internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend risk and control improvements to DBS management, helping strengthen the overall controls environment and governance framework.
• Support the execution and closure of action plans arising from controls health checks, Internal Risk Issues (IRIs), audits, SOX testing, and other compliance assessments.
• Act as part of the First Line of Defense, contributing to compliance activities and partnering with risk, control, audit, and business stakeholders to implement Group-defined control requirements.
• Provide coordination and communication with collaborators, building positive relationships and ensuring effective engagement with relevant internal and external collaborators.
• Coordinate and supervise team activities (where applicable), ensuring work is delivered professionally, accurately, and within agreed timelines.
• Drive continuous learning and capability development for self and team through training and development opportunities in risk management, internal controls, audit, compliance, and broader business practices.

Requirements

• Qualified IT professional with significant post-qualification/post-graduate experience in the IT industry and a strong understanding of Group functions and IT processes.
• Proven experience in compliance initiatives, including implementing policies, standards, and governance requirements across IT environments.
• Strong controls and risk management expertise, with practical experience in evaluating controls, understanding their impact on risk, and balancing control effectiveness with business costs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying key process risks and designing efficient, effective control measures.
• Strong reporting and documentation capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Effective collaborator management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior management, business leaders, IT teams, finance, operations, and external consultants.
• Self-motivated and adaptable professional, able to work independently with minimal direction while also collaborating effectively within teams and matrix organizations.

Nice to Have

• Experience in IT SOX Controls, IT SOX Compliance, IT Internal/External Audit, and Power BI is preferred and considered a strong advantage.

We Offer

• 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
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

About the Company

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

“As a dynamic organisation, BAT’s environment encourages us to challenge the status quo, continue to improve, grow and lead change. In DBS, we are now on an exciting journey to optimisation and automation, and I’m proud to be part of the transformation as we build A Better Tomorrow™”

Kai Xuan Leong

Head of Process Control & Analytics, Malaysia