Asia Internal Controller: Risk, Controls & Compliance

Systra; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SYSTRA is seeking an Internal Controller to strengthen and coordinate internal controls across its Asia Business Unit, covering subsidiaries, branches and project offices. The role combines financial and operational oversight, including project governance, procurement, payroll and IT controls.

You will review processes, identify risks, standardize procedures and monitor corrective actions, collaborating with Finance, Operations, HR, Legal and IT. Regular travel within Asia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or compliance.
• Experience within a multinational, engineering, consulting, construction or project-based organization is 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.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CISA would be an advantage.

Responsabilités

• 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 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 and forecast margins.
• Review project setup, bid-to-project handover, project mandates and closure.
• Ensure key operational decisions and documentation are approved and maintained.
• Review key processes including procure-to-pay, treasury, payroll, expenses, accounting and financial reporting.
• Verify segregation of duties, procurement approvals, supplier controls and banking authorities.
• Review payroll workflows, employee data changes, expense claims, company assets and leases.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance on third-party due diligence and Group policy requirements.
• Coordinate with IT on user access, cybersecurity, data protection and business continuity.
• Document findings, root causes, risks and recommendations, and maintain an internal control actions register.
• Monitor corrective actions and escalation of significant issues.
• Coordinate with Group Internal Control, Internal Audit and external auditors as needed.
• Prepare internal control dashboards and reports for Asia BU management.
• Provide training and guidance to local teams and promote accountability and transparency.
• Share lessons learned across entities.
• Travel across Asia is required.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multicultural teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Internal Control / Audit / Risk Management / Finance

3–5 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or compliance

Outils

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Data analysis

Digital workflows

Description du poste

SYSTRA is seeking an Internal Controller to strengthen and coordinate internal controls across its Asia Business Unit, covering subsidiaries, branches and project offices. The role combines financial and operational oversight, including project governance, procurement, payroll and IT controls.

You will review processes, identify risks, standardize procedures and monitor corrective actions, collaborating with Finance, Operations, HR, Legal and IT. Regular travel within Asia is required.