APAC Regional Compliance & Internal Controls Lead

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd is assisting a global client in Singapore for the role of Assistant Manager, Regional Compliance & Internal Controls. The position focuses on oversight of the APAC internal control framework and governance across regional offices, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and risk management.

You will work with regional stakeholders to implement policies, track audit actions, and promote a strong compliance culture, including data privacy and business continuity planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, risk management, governance or audit.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and governance principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across regions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the internal control framework across the Asia Pacific region.
• Assess control procedures and compliance practices for governance and operational impact.
• Design and improve policies, controls, and risk management processes regionally.
• Follow up on audit observations with business stakeholders and track closures.
• Monitor audit findings and regional control gaps with accurate reporting to management.
• Coordinate regulatory updates, awareness programs, and training across regional teams.
• Communicate policy changes with global and regional stakeholders.
• Ensure data privacy and protection compliance across APAC entities.
• Lead GRC initiatives to support business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Identify emerging risks and provide practical mitigation recommendations.
• Coordinate and maintain the region's BCM framework.

Skills

Internal controls

Compliance

Governance

Audit

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Risk Management, Law, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd is assisting a global client in Singapore for the role of Assistant Manager, Regional Compliance & Internal Controls. The position focuses on oversight of the APAC internal control framework and governance across regional offices, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and risk management.

You will work with regional stakeholders to implement policies, track audit actions, and promote a strong compliance culture, including data privacy and business continuity planning