About the Role
We are looking for a Business Process & Internal Control Manager to support our Malaysia operations, based at our Gold Coin feedmill in Port Klang.
This role is responsible for ensuring that business processes and internal controls are effectively implemented, consistently followed and continuously improved across our Malaysia feedmills.
It is not a traditional audit-only role. The successful candidate will work closely with business and operational teams to strengthen compliance, improve process efficiency, embed effective controls and drive a strong culture of process discipline across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive implementation and compliance with Aboitiz Foods’ minimum control standards, business process frameworks and internal control requirements.
- Work closely with process owners and mill teams to ensure business processes are properly documented, implemented and consistently followed.
- Support the standardisation and continuous improvement of end-to-end business processes across Malaysia operations.
- Review and strengthen existing controls to ensure business and operational risks are effectively mitigated.
- Partner with stakeholders to resolve internal audit findings, control gaps and process non-compliance, ensuring timely and sustainable closure.
- Conduct periodic reviews, site visits and process discussions to validate compliance with established controls and procedures.
- Facilitate process and control improvements across key value streams such as Procure-to-Pay, Finance, Production, Sales, Customer Service, HR and IT.
- Promote awareness and understanding of internal controls, business processes and Aboitiz Foods’ Business Process Architecture.
- Coach and guide process owners in process documentation, control implementation and continuous improvement.
- Work cross-functionally with mill leadership, functional teams, Internal Audit and other stakeholders to drive consistent execution and operational excellence.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal controls, business process management, finance, operational audit or related areas.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management and operational compliance.
- Able to work across different business functions and understand end-to-end processes beyond Finance.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change without relying solely on formal authority.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills i
- Comfortable working closely with plant and operational teams and visiting different sites when required.
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal controls, business process management, finance, operational audit, or related areas
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management, and operational compliance
- Ability to work across different business functions and understand end-to-end processes beyond Finance
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort working with plant and operational teams and visiting different sites when required
What We Do
PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, is considered as one of the largest flour milling companies in the Philippines. We are primarily engaged in the manufacture of wheat flour and wheat by-products and have been ranked among the top three domestic flour producers in terms of sales. We import both soft and hard wheat, the primary raw material for our products, from the United States and Canada. All our flour products are fortified with Vitamin A and Iron, and certified with Halal and Sangkap Pinoy seal. Through our Research and Training facilities located in Luzon and Mindanao, we also offer technical services and bakery trainings to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Our products are distributed all over Philippines through distributors and dealers. We have also expanded the reach of our flour products to the ASEAN region, exporting to countries like: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hongkong. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we advance our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth
