Head - Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure adherence to the Securities Commission's Guidelines on Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

• Ensure adherence to Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements and the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).

• Coordinate with the Securities Commission, Bursa Malaysia, and the Trustee as needed.

• Support the preparation and submission of statutory filings and annual reports.

• Ensure compliance with the tax-exempt status requirements for REITs as outlined in Section 61A of the Income Tax Act 1967.

• Ensure adherence to the requirement of distributing at least 90% of income to unitholders.

• Monitor asset composition and income thresholds to ensure continued eligibility for tax exemption.

• Establish and uphold strong compliance frameworks in accordance with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG).

• Carry out regular compliance audits and internal assessments to ensure regulatory adherence.

• Oversee unitholder distribution to prevent any breach of regulatory ownership restrictions.

• Recognize, evaluate, and address potential compliance risks.

• Observe regulatory developments and assess their impact on REITs.

• Maintain an up-to-date compliance risk register and escalate identified issues as required.

• Design and implement internal compliance manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance policies.

• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives for employees, Board members, and property managers.

• Foster a culture grounded in integrity, strong governance, and transparency.

• Provide regular compliance updates and reports to the Board of Directors, Compliance Committee, and/or Audit Committee.

• Liaise with the company secretary to ensure compliance with all AGM and EGM regulatory requirements.

• Assist Investor Relations in ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of public disclosures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as LLB, LLM, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent are preferred.

• At least 5 years of compliance experience, ideally within REITs, asset management, or publicly listed companies.

• In-depth knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Securities Commission (SC) REIT Guidelines, Income Tax Act 1967 (Section 61A) and CMSL holder.

• Knowledge of Islamic REIT (i-REIT) structures and principles, including Shariah compliance requirements.

• ​Proven experience in engaging with REIT Trustees and coordinating with property managers.

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