Governance & Assurance Specialist

Job Description 1. Process Review & Operational Improvement • Review end-to-end workflows and processes across departments within the Group Identify bottlenecks, duplicated effort, delays, manual tasks and inefficiencies • Recommend practical process improvements and automation opportunities • Support standardisation and documentation of SOPs • Support cross-functional improvement projects led by the Chief of Staff 2. Internal Controls & Governance • Review approval workflows, delegation authority, documentation, and segregation of duties • Ensure adherence to internal policies and company procedures • Highlight control gaps, operational risks, and non-compliance areas • Support implementation of stronger governance practices 3. Monitoring & Assurance • Conduct periodic checks on selected processes such as claims, procurement, reimbursements, vendor onboarding, payments, inventory, and records management • Follow up on agreed action plans and remediation items • Maintain trackers for findings and improvement initiatives 4. Reporting, Analysis and ESG Support • Prepare review reports with observations, root causes, and recommendations • Provide management updates on progress of corrective actions • Analyse trends, recurring issues, and risk areas • Support the collection, verification, and consolidation of ESG-related data from relevant departments • Assist in the preparation of ESG reports, disclosures, presentations and supporting documents • Help maintain ESG data, records and audit trails to support the accuracy, consistency and traceability of reported information. • Follow up with relevant departments on ESG initiatives, action plans and reporting requirements. • Keep abreast of relevant governance, risk, internal control and ESG reporting developments applicable to the Company. 5. Other Ad-hoc Tasks assigned • Any other tasks relating to Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls as assigned. Requirement • Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related discipline • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in audit, finance, operations, process improvement, compliance, or business support functions • Strong understanding of business processes, controls and regulations • Possession of CIA,CIMA, CA qualification/ certificates a plus • Meticulous self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong interpersonal skill with positive learning attitude • Independent, tactful, and detail-oriented • Proficient inMS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI