Department : Integrity Unit
Reporting To : Director General (functional)
Location : Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA), Kuala Lumpur
Salary Range : RM4500-RM6500
Position Objective
To uphold high standards of integrity, ethics, and governance across MIMA. The officer will oversee institutional integrity frameworks and compliance mechanisms. This position plays a strategic advisory role to the Director Gener al and the Chairman, and ensures MIMA operates in a transparent, accountable, and corruption-free manner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrity Management
- Develop and enforce institutional integrity and anti-corruption policies aligned with national initiatives such as the NACP.
- Serve as the central point for integrity-related matters, whistleblowing, and ethical conduct oversight.
- Liaise with regulatory and enforcement bodies (e.g. MACC) on matters involving misconduct, fraud, or abuse.
2. Investigations
Lead internal investigations into complaints, whistleblower reports, or red flags involving misconduct or breaches of ethics.Prepare investigation reports with supporting evidence and recommendations for disciplinary or legal action.3. Training & Capacity Building
Organise internal training, talks, and campaigns to promote awareness on integrity, anti-corruption and governance best practices.4. Reporting & Advisory
Provide timely reports to the Director General and Chairman on integrity risks, and policy gaps.Support the development of institutional frameworks for transparency and good governance.Key Requirements
Academic Qualification :
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Audit, Finance, Law, Governance, Public Administration, or any related discipline from a recognised institution.Professional Certification :
At least ONE of the following certifications is Preferred :Certified Integrity Officer (CIO)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Chartered Accountant (MIA / ACCA / CPA)Other recognised professional audit or integrity-related certificationsApplications without a valid professional certification will not be considered.
Experience :
Minimum 3–5 years working experience in audit, integrity, governance, or compliance.Experience in public sector, GLCs, or regulatory bodies preferred.Proven record in conducting investigations, audits, and preparing high-level reports for senior leadership.Core Competencies :
Strong knowledge of MACC Act 2009, Whistleblower Protection Act, and audit standards.High ethical standards, independence, and ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.Strong analytical, risk assessment and report writing skills.Confident in stakeholder engagement at senior and board levels.Key Relationships :
Functional Reporting : Director GeneralOperational Secondment : ChairmanLiaison : MACC, National Audit Department, Legal, Finance, HR, Procurement Units#J-18808-Ljbffr
