Business Controls Manager

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 Tobaccohas an exciting opportunity for Business Controls Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

This role covers both internal controls design and internal controls assurance activities, working closely with BAT Management to support the effective operation of key financial, non-financial, compliance, and operational controls. In addition, the role provides internal controls expertise, advice, and guidance, while actively promoting risk management and control awareness across the BAT Group.

Your key responsibilities will include :

Controls assurance - SOx

• Maintain and adhere to BAT's SOx programme methodology and ensuring it remains up to date with best practice (SEC, PCAOB and Big Four guidelines).
• Manage the planning, scoping and risk assessment for BAT's global SOx programme.
• Manage the execution of Management SOx testing across key business processes, functions and geographies.
• Project managing a team of colleagues from the Business Controls Team and BAT's co-source Partner of 2-15 at any time (local and / or across multiple geographies) – including activity assignment, delegation, on the job guidance, monitoring and review.
• Project managing BAT's co-source partner – including monitoring of actual work vs. budget and performing quality assurance reviews.
• Manage and execute the SOx design and operating effectiveness testing and review in line with agreed testing schedules, ensuring all work is fully documented in line with the BCT Methodology and the SOx Testing process, reflecting current good practice in internal controls.
• Business partner with management from across BAT to support remediation of control issues, including designing practical and proportionate solutions to remediate deficiencies or gaps in control.
• Prepare concise, relevant reporting of status, results and key findings for BAT Management and Governance forums inc. Business unit risk committees, Regional Finance Leadership Teams, , Regional and Plc Audit Committees.
• Maintain on-going communication with BAT's external auditors including alignment on controls audit planning, walkthroughs / testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.

Controls assurance – other

Controls framework :

Controls advisory

Assist in providing internal controls design expertise to support business process, system or service organisation changes including :

Process mapping, identification and ranking of risks

Business partnering

People management

People management responsibility, including :

setting clear, measurable objectives

Context / Environment

Working relationship

Internal

External

What we offer you?

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.

WHY JOIN BAT?We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and / or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.