Compliance Lead at Haleon in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Compliance Lead Location: Malaysia - Petaling Jaya 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 designed, documented, evidenced, and operating effectively for OU Establish a robust management monitoring process covering Sox and Non-Sox markets including LOC controls. Leverage Global Compliance team in GCC based R2R Tower to execute management monitoring. Act as a key escalation point for control deficiencies, policy breaches, and compliance risks Audit & Risk Management Lead Finance engagement with Internal Audit and External Audit, including planning, walkthroughs, evidence provision, and issue remediation Track, challenge, and close audit findings and management actions on a timely basis Proactively identify emerging financial compliance risks and recommend mitigation actions Governance & Policy Adherence Ensure adherence to Haleon Finance Manual, accounting policies, and governance standards Support interpretation and implementation of new or updated policies and control requirements, liaising with External reporting and FRMC as appropriate Own the BCP process for finance and Center. Business Partnering & Advisory Act as a trusted compliance advisor to Finance Controllers, FPCRA teams, Center LT and business stakeholders Drive the shift from compliance to confidence Process Improvement & Capability Building Drive standardisation and simplification of compliance processes across markets or regions Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance through automation, tooling, and better data usage working with FRMC Work with FRMC to continuously assess risks and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls Why you? Basic Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline Strong 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) Preferred Qualifications: 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). Location – this role is based in: Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya - Selangor Job Posting End Date 2026-06-17 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.