Asia Internal Controller: Risk & Controls Lead

SYSTRA SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA SA is seeking an Internal Controller to strengthen and coordinate the internal control framework across its Asia Business Unit, covering subsidiaries, branches and project offices. The role spans financial and operational processes, including governance, procurement, payments, payroll, IT, ethics and compliance.

You will develop risk maps, review controls, support standardization of procedures and monitor corrective actions across the region. Travel within Asia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or compliance.
• Experience in multinational, engineering, consulting, construction or project-based organization preferred.
• Good understanding of financial and operational processes, audit methodology and segregation-of-duties principles.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, data analysis and digital workflows.
• CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and challenge both financial and operational processes.
• High integrity, independence and professional judgement.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel regularly within Asia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Asia BU internal control framework, risk mapping and control plans.
• Review financial and operational controls across entities and project offices, identify weaknesses and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Support the standardization of procedures while considering local operational and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk-based reviews, on-site assessments and targeted investigations where necessary.
• Review the governance and monitoring of entities, project offices and key projects.
• Support standardized monthly operations and project review processes.
• Monitor project risks, delays, contractual issues, cash exposure, workload, progress, costs, billing, work in progress, receivables and forecast margins.
• Review key processes including procure-to-pay, treasury, payroll, expenses, accounting and financial reporting.
• Document findings, root causes, risks and agreed recommendations, and maintain a centralized register of internal control and audit actions.
• Monitor corrective actions, implementation deadlines and the effectiveness of completed actions, escalating significant or recurring issues where required.

Skills

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

SYSTRA SA is seeking an Internal Controller to strengthen and coordinate the internal control framework across its Asia Business Unit, covering subsidiaries, branches and project offices. The role spans financial and operational processes, including governance, procurement, payments, payroll, IT, ethics and compliance.

You will develop risk maps, review controls, support standardization of procedures and monitor corrective actions across the region. Travel within Asia is required.