Haleon

ComplianceLead

Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Compliance Lead at Haleon. Skills: Financial control, Compliance, Governance, Audit. Lead financial control, compliance, governance environment. Ensure consistent execution of policies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure risks are identified early; Ensure controls operate as designed; Ensure audit outcomes are robust and sustainable; Ensure controls are operating effectively; Close audit findings and management actions on a timely basis; Drive the shift from compliance to confidence; Strengthen compliance through automation, tooling, and better data usage; Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Professional judgment; Appropriate escalation; Identify emerging financial compliance risks; Recommend mitigation actions; Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance; Identify opportunities through automation; Identify opportunities through tooling; Identify opportunities through better data usage; Assess risks; Improve effectiveness of controls; Improve efficiency of controls

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, experience in finance controllership, audit, or compliance‑focused roles, Solid understanding of financial controls, governance, and audit processes, Proven ability to operate with professional judgment and appropriate escalation, Exposure to SOX or equivalent internal control environments, Experience in a shared services / hub / regional finance model, Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Nice to Have

Proficiency in digital tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC, AI tools), Analysis for Office, Power BI (plus), Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Workday), Advanced knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and corporate finance, Fluent in English (oral and written)

What You'll Do.

Lead financial control

governance environment

Ensure consistent execution of policies

Ensure consistent execution of internal control frameworks

Ensure consistent execution of regulatory requirements

Act as first line of defence

Partner with FPCRA teams

Partner with Internal Audit

Partner with External Audit

Partner with FRMC teams

Ensure controls operate as designed

Ensure audit outcomes are robust

Provide compliance oversight across OU

Consolidate outcome of controls

Lead execution of financial controls

Monitor financial controls

Improve financial controls

Operate controls effectively

Establish management monitoring process

Cover Sox and Non-Sox markets

Leverage Global Compliance team

Execute management monitoring

Act as escalation point

Lead Finance engagement with Audit

Provide audit evidence

Remediate audit issues

Challenge audit findings

Proactively identify risks

Recommend mitigation actions

Ensure adherence to Finance Manual

Ensure adherence to accounting policies

Ensure adherence to governance standards

Support interpretation of policies

Support implementation of policies

Liaise with External reporting

Act as compliance advisor

Drive shift from compliance to confidence

Drive standardisation of compliance processes

Drive simplification of compliance processes

Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance

Identify opportunities through automation

Identify opportunities through tooling

Identify opportunities through better data usage

Assess risks with FRMC

Improve effectiveness of controls

Improve efficiency of controls

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with FPCRA teams; Partner with Internal and external Audit; Partner with FRMC teams; Act as a trusted compliance advisor to Finance Controllers; Act as a trusted compliance advisor to FPCRA teams; Act as a trusted compliance advisor to Center LT; Act as a trusted compliance advisor to business stakeholders; Work with FRMC to continuously assess risks; Work with FRMC to improve controls

Communication Scope

Fluent in English (oral and written)

Process & Methodology

Audit issue remediation, Audit finding closure, BCP process ownership

Full Job Description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. The **Compliance Lead** is responsible for **leading and embedding a strong financial control, compliance, and governance environment** across supported Operating Units The role ensures **consistent execution of Haleon financial policies, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements** , acting as the **first line of defence** for finance compliance. The Compliance Lead partners closely with FPCRA teams, Internal and external Audit and FRMC teams to ensure risks are identified early, controls operate as designed, and audit outcomes are robust and sustainable **Role Responsibilities** **OU Compliance Oversight** Provide compliance oversight across the OU: consolidate outcome of controls operated by embedded finance (commercials, site), regional and global capability centers and Genpact, as well as results of internal & external audits **Financial Compliance & Internal Controls** * Lead the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of financial controls for the OU in line with Haleon policies, SOX / Non‑SOX frameworks, and local regulatory requirements * Ensure controls are desig

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