Head of Internal Audit - #1120312

Job title: Head of Internal Audit
Reference ID: 36904
Salary Range: 8,800 - 11,000 SGD

Our client is a Japanese MNC in the consumer electronics and precision industry. They are seeking a Head of Internal Audit to oversee internal audit activities, J-SOX evaluations (internal control over financial reporting), and the assessment of internal controls and business operations across subsidiaries in Asia (excluding mainland China), Oceania, and the Middle East.


【 Responsibilities】
- Develop the annual audit plan and design audit programs.
- Conduct internal audits, including fieldwork, working papers, and reporting.
- Provide recommendations on audit findings and monitor follow-up actions.
- Lead J-SOX evaluations (Company-Level and Process-Level Controls) for subsidiaries.
- Liaise with external auditors on J-SOX and related follow-up activities.
- Perform risk assessments to support risk-based audit planning.
- Carry out advisory assignments and investigations when required.
- Deliver training on internal controls to subsidiaries.
- Report audit activities to headquarters and senior management.
- Maintain effective communication with managing directors of subsidiaries.
- Guide, train, and supervise internal audit team members.
- Collaborate with external auditors and support global joint audits.
- Travel to subsidiaries and headquarters when required.


【 What you will receive 】
- AWS
- Variable Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance, on average 1.5-2 months)
- Annual Leave: 14 days (Maximum up to 21 days)
- Medical Leave: 14 days
- Medical Insurance (Outpatient clinic and GP, Specialist, and General Insurance)
- Travel Insurance
- Reimbursement on Travel Expenses
- Flexi Benefits: SGD 700 (For personal well-being and self-improvement)
- Annual Health Screening
- Staff discount on company product (Camera)
- Flexible Working Arrangement (1 day WFH per week, staggered working hours)


【Requirement & Preferences 】

(Must)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA.
- Minimum 10 years of regional internal and/or external audit experience in Japanese corporation settings.
- Has 5-7 years of experience leading a regional department and managing stakeholders
- Experience in setup the audit framework for the regional countries
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with SOX compliance, preferably on JSOX
- Experience in financial accounting, legal, and compliance matters.
- Proficiency in data analytics, fraud detection, and investigation.
- Wllingness to travel across the region for business trip (4-6 business trips a year)

(Advantageous)
- Has experience in JSOX compliance

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R23113629 (Elvin Lee Zhen Yan )
Recruitment Licence: 12C5051