Internal Control Senior Specialist

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career growth

Work-life balance

Industry leadership

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a Senior Internal Controls Specialist in the APAC region. You will lead the implementation and monitoring of in-control standards across markets, partnering with senior finance leaders to design robust controls and ensure IFRS compliance.

You will drive the control framework, support governance tooling, and embed best practices in finance, HR, operations, procurement and IT across diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 6+ years post-qualification experience.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, risk, and governance frameworks.
• Experience designing and leading control frameworks, including IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as a controls ambassador, leading integration of new businesses and acquisitions into the internal control environment across APAC.
• Plan and execute end-to-end internal control assurance for assigned APAC markets/entities, including walkthroughs and evidence validation.
• Partner with market Finance Directors/Controllers to design, document, and improve controls across key end-to-end processes (OC-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, R2R, Inventory, Treasury, IFRS16, Payroll, ITGCs, data privacy).
• Support maintenance and use of compliance/controls tooling (libraries, certifications, evidence repositories, dashboards) in coordination with APAC and Group teams.
• Act as controls business partner to Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and IT leaders; provide constructive challenge and guidance.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of the risk and control framework, consulting on process changes and their impact on controls.
• Strengthen controls over OEM contracts, dealer/customer incentives, warranty claims, inventory management, and revenue recognition, ensuring IFRS compliance.

Skills

Internal Controls

GRC

IT controls

Risk & Governance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant with 6+ years PQE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Our Internal Controls department is seeking a Senior Specialist to join our team in BGC, Taguig.

In this position you will the delivery of InControl Standards (ICS) across APAC by coordinating and executing control implementation, monitoring, and assurance activities in partnership with market leadership teams and Group Internal Control.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a controls ambassador, leading the integration of new businesses and acquisitions into Inchcape’s internal control environment across APAC.
• Plan and execute the end-to-end internal control assurance cycle for assigned APAC markets/entities, including control walkthroughs, evidence requests, sample selection support, and validation of evidence against ICS requirements.
• Partner with market Finance Directors/Controllers and process owners to design, document, and improve controls across key end-to-end processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Inventory, Treasury, Leasing/IFRS16, Payroll, ITGCs and data privacy where applicable).
• Support the maintenance and effective use of the compliance / controls tooling (e.g., controls library, certifications, evidence repositories, dashboards) in coordination with APAC and Group teams.
• Act as a controls business partner to Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and IT leaders across markets; provide constructive challenge and pragmatic guidance.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the risk and control framework, consulting with stakeholders on process changes and their impact on controls.
• Strengthen controls over OEM contracts, dealer/customer incentives, warranty claims, inventory management, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with IFRS and industry best practices.

About you

• Qualified Accountant [with at least [6] years PQE], preferably with Big4 or equivalent experience.
• Deep ‘Internal Controls, Risk and Governance’ subject matter, experienced in designing, implementing and leading Control Frameworks including IT controls within a Global Business.
• Proven strategic leadership qualities with the ability to build credibility at senior levels of the organisation (Regional CEO, CFO, IT and Finance Directors). Able to work collaboratively with all levels of the Group and across different cultures, gaining colleague engagement, commitment and buy-in to delivery.
• Deep subject matter expert with experience of involvement in Integrated Controls Frameworks (GRC) and continuous monitoring. Coupled with strong analytical skills; able to interpret complex processes, identify risks, and propose practical control solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the international matrix structure and across different cultures, gaining colleague engagement.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels, demonstrating deep subject matter expertise.
• Ability to effectively plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects.

We offer you

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team committed to your success.
• Career Growth: We're invested in your development and offer ample opportunity for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that balances strategic analysis with day-to-day business support.
• Industry Leadership: Be part of a company that leads the transformation of the automotive distribution industry.