About the Role:

We are seeking an Internal Controls Specialist to oversee, design, and evaluate the internal control environment across our business units. In this role, you will lead risk assessments, execute internal audit plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and support process owners in developing robust action plans.


Requirements:

· Proven experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, or Risk Management within large corporations or Big Four firms (Deloitte/KPMG/EY/PwC).

· Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and GRC frameworks (COSO Internal Control & ERM, SOX/J-SOX compliance).

· Hands-on experience with process mapping, Walkthroughs, Risk & Control Matrix (RCM), and Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis.

· Advanced or Fluent English (mandatory – both spoken and written).

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.

· Postgraduate degree in Controllership, Risk Management, Finance, or Business Management is preferred.


Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and execute end-to-end internal control testing and process reviews across key business areas (Procurement, HR, IT, Tax, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Costs, Financial Closing, Entity-Level Controls).

· Lead the preparation of high-quality internal audit and risk assessment reports with actionable recommendations for executive management.

· Partner with Business Units (BUs) to design effective remediation action plans and coordinate systematic follow-up activities.

· Support external audit processes, acting as a primary liaison to align control evaluation results and minimize audit risks.

· Monitor departmental operational expenses and support budget tracking.

· Champion quality management, occupational safety, and environmental compliance policies within the department.

Soft Skills:

· Critical & Investigative Thinking: High analytical capacity to identify root causes, question established procedures, and audit deeply.

· Stakeholder Management & Communication: Ability to navigate and negotiate effectively across all organizational levels (from floor plant operations to C-level executives).

· Autonomy & Proactivity: Self-driven professional capable of taking ownership of projects and delivering with minimal supervision.

· Discretion & Ethical Rigor: Uncompromising commitment to integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.


Desirable Qualifications:

· Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, or active CRC.

· Previous experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.

· Experience conducting investigative interviews or fraud risk assessments.

· Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP).

· Data analytics skills applied to auditing (Power BI, ACL, Alteryx, or SQL).

· Mandarin language skills.

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