Internal Control Manager - MNC

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an Internal Control Manager to oversee design, implementation and continuous improvement of controls across Asia. The role reports to regional finance leadership and partners with stakeholders to ensure governance and compliance while enabling business growth.

You will lead risk assessments, identify control gaps, drive remediation plans, and promote automation of controls to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness across markets.

Qualifications

• Design, implement and monitor internal controls across multiple markets.
• Lead risk assessments and remediation of control gaps and process weaknesses.
• Promote automation and preventive controls to improve efficiency and governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional internal controls initiatives and governance across markets.
• Maintain risk and control documentation and support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective control environments and business growth.

Skills

Internal controls

Governance

Risk management

Audit

Compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related

Professional qualification: CPA/CA/CIA/CISA

Job description

You will oversee and enhance internal control frameworks within the finance functions for a leading organisation. It is a newly created individual contributor role with high visibility and regional exposure.

Our Client is a leading MNC seeking an experienced Internal Control Manager to strengthen and enhance its control environment across Asia.

Description

Reporting to regional finance leadership, you will drive the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of internal controls across multiple markets. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role will collaborate closely with different stakeholders to ensure effective governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include leading regional internal controls initiatives, conducting risk assessments, identifying control gaps and process weaknesses, driving remediation plans, maintaining risk and control documentation, and promoting the adoption of automated and preventive controls. The role will also lead process improvement and transformation projects, leveraging data analytics and system-based solutions to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Controls, Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance Controllership, or related functions within MNCs.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, governance, risk management, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
• Sound understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP, with experience supporting financial and operational control environments.
• Proven experience in driving process improvements, control enhancement initiatives, automation, and transformation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across functions and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.