Assistant Manager, Internal Control & Compliance

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role drives and supports initiatives and programs to ensure compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in Asia Pacific. He/she engages management and associates in Asia Pacific to lead internal control related projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Plan, perform and manage operational audit and store audit projects in Asia Pacific. Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies. Document and report on work performed (e.g. control narratives, walkthroughs, control matrix, analysis, audit reports and etc.)
  
• Manage Asia SOX compliance reporting and related documentation (e.g. quarterly certification, management control self-assessment, and control narratives).
  
• Perform special projects as requested by Corporate IA and senior management around internal control assessments, and special investigations.
  
• Partner with Asia Pacific market leaders on the implementation of internal controls, including policies and procedures, system implementations, process enhancement and compliance requirement.
  
• Leverage Corporate IA policies, procedures and programs to create and maintain risk awareness, internal control and compliance culture throughout the organization.
  
• Drive and support change management initiatives from an internal control compliance perspective (including system implementations), ensuring that sound financial controls are built into process changes and key business initiatives.
  
• Develop and conduct trainings and prepare related materials on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.
  
• Perform Asia Pacific segregation of duties review; and provide control mitigation insights to business teams in the areas of critical access and sensitive roles.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in internal or financial audit, SOX compliance, process improvement, and internal controls, preferably with US MNCs

Education: University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

Qualification: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or similar qualification an advantage

Environment: Some travel (

Skills:

• Minimum five years of experience with Sarbanes Oxley or internal control framework (e.g. COSO).
  
• Regional internal audit experience in US based companies or MNCs is required. Experience in leading projects with counterparts from China, Korea, Japan, Australia and South East Asia countries.
  
• Prior experience and knowledge on store audit and working experience in apparel/fashion industry preferred.
  
• Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, presentation, reporting and project management skills. Ability to work with people of different cultures.
  
• The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and interface with cross-functional people in the group is essential.
  
• Strong understanding of major ERP systems, key business processes, and authorization matrices.
  
• Ability to act independently, be self-motivated, and motivate others.
  
• Good knowledge of auditing techniques and procedures.
  
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
  
• Striving for continuous improvement and optimization
  
• Proficient in English and Chinese, both written and spoken.