Internal Control Manager - MNC

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

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a senior Internal Control Manager to lead regional control design, implementation, and monitoring across Asia. You will partner with governance functions to ensure risk coverage and regulatory compliance while supporting growth and efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in internal controls or related fields, CPA/CA/CIA/CISA preferred, and strong capabilities in process improvement and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 10+ years in internal controls, audit, risk, compliance or finance controllership.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and governance.
• IFRS or US GAAP understanding with control environment experience.
• Proven drive for process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-project capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional internal controls initiatives and governance across markets.
• Identify gaps, drive remediation, and maintain risk/control documentation.
• Promote automated and preventive controls and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Process improvement

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Professional qualification (CPA/CA/CIA/CISA) preferred

Job 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.

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• 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.

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