Governance & Control Specialist

Singapore Veterinary Health PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary health company is seeking a Governance & Control Specialist in Singapore. You will be pivotal in enhancing internal control frameworks and supporting risk mitigation. The role demands a strong background in financial governance and audit processes. We're looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and project management skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial governance and internal controls.
• Experience in a multinational environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of internal control frameworks.
• Monitor control gaps and report to leadership.
• Assist with compliance training programs.
• Collaborate on acquisition integration activities.

Skills

Financial governance

Internal controls

Audit processes

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Join us as we grow our footprint in Asia!

The Role

The Governance & Control (G&C) Specialist for MVH Asia will play a critical role in supporting the deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks and governance processes across the MVH Asia markets. Reporting to the RGM G&C Lead, this role will ensure compliance with Mars and MVH policies, drive risk mitigation activities, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to embed a strong control culture within the region.

This position supports MVH’s ambition to deliver high-quality veterinary care through robust financial governance and operational controls, enabling sustainable growth and compliance in the dynamic and fast-growing Asia markets.

Key Responsibilities

Control Framework Deployment & Monitoring

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of internal control frameworks for financial and operational processes in MVH Asia, ensuring alignment with Mars and MVH global standards.
• Assist in the standardization of internal controls and processes across Asia markets, promoting consistency and compliance with RGM policies and guidelines.
• Monitor and report on control gaps, ICE (Internal Control Effectiveness) gaps, and remediation progress to the RGM G&C Lead and MVH Asia leadership.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams and market management to address control deficiencies and support audit preparation, review, and follow-up activities.

Fraud & Theft Case Support

• Partner with market management to investigate and resolve fraud and theft cases in accordance with Mars policies (e.g., R25), supporting remediation actions and timely case closure.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices related to fraud prevention and control within the Asia region.

Segregation of Duties (SoD), PCI, and System Access

• Work with Digital Technology and hospital teams to support quarterly SoD and access reviews, ensuring compliance with control requirements and timely completion of PCI compliance activities.

Compliance Training & Culture

• Assist in driving compliance training programs across MVH Asia to raise awareness and understanding of governance, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Support initiatives to promote a strong control culture and adherence to Mars Internal Control Framework and governance policies.

Integration & Transformation Support

• Support acquisition integration activities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed internal controls and governance processes in newly acquired hospitals and clinics.
• Contribute to financial transformation projects by assisting with solution implementation, system integration, and deployment activities in the Asia region.
• Treasury Work closely with local business teams to identify payment solution needs and support the deployment of new payment systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, HR, IT, and market management, to ensure smooth implementation of control frameworks.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to the RGM G&C Lead and regional leadership on governance and control matters.

Who are you?

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in financial governance, internal controls, and audit processes within a multinational environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work independently across diverse teams and markets in Asia.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• Proven experience in financial governance, internal controls, and audit processes in a multinational or regional environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with control framework deployment, compliance training, and fraud case management preferred.
• Familiarity with segregation of duties (SoD), PCI compliance, and system access reviews is a plus.
• Good understanding of automation opportunities in finance and controls.

Key attributes include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Passion for driving compliance and continuous improvement.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What can you expect from Mars Veterinary Health?

At Mars Veterinary Health (MVH), the world we want tomorrow is A Better World for Pets because we believe pets make the world a better place. A division of Mars Petcare, we are part of a diverse, global, family-owned company that’s committed to leveraging our size and scale to make a long-term, positive impact on people, pets, and the planet.

Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses globally among our team.

MVH Asia is owned by Mars, that makes us part of the 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend our days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.

We will connect with shortlisted candidates, thank you for your interest in Mars Veterinary Health.