Internal Control Specialist, Creativity Service Platform

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is recruiting for an Internal Controls professional to safeguard its global operations. The role focuses on risk identification, analysis, and root cause resolution, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen controls across cloud/SaaS offerings.

Mandarin proficiency is required to coordinate with Mandarin-speaking partners. The Singapore-based team supports APAC market expansion, compliance monitoring, and a dynamic, fast-paced tech ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk control, risk management, compliance, audit, or related function.
• Strong analytical capability with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethics, proactive attitude, and results-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of global regulatory and control environments, including COSO.

Responsibilities

• Participate in risk identification, risk analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Develop tools and templates to improve processes, approvals, and policy effectiveness.
• Provide research, analysis, and insights for management reporting when needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve control environments across cloud services and SaaS lines.
• Support APAC market internal control needs, including new business risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering day-to-day compliance consultation and risk insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

COSO framework

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Internal Control team at ByteDance focuses on the risks and challenges faced by global business operations, supporting business stakeholders in establishing appropriate internal procedures to safeguard the development of our business. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about ByteDance's diverse business ecosystem, understand its operational principles and resource allocation methods, and participate in designing internal management mechanisms.

The Creativity Service Platform (CSP) is ByteDance's unified ToB go-to-market organization, integrating Volcano Engine, BytePlus, and Lark/Feishu commercialization capabilities to drive the global growth of our MaaS and SaaS cloud services. The Singapore office serves as a regional hub supporting APAC market expansion across cloud services, AI solutions, and enterprise collaboration products.

• Participate in various company-wide initiatives, including risk identification, risk analysis, and root cause analysis. Recommend and develop analysis tools and templates to drive efficiency and effectiveness in process, approval, and policy improvement.
• Provide research, analysis, and insights based on effectiveness, efficiency, user experience, and system feasibility for management reporting as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and establish action plans to improve the control environment across cloud services and SaaS business lines.
• Support APAC market internal control needs, including risk assessment for new business scenarios (AI products, cloud offerings, international expansion), ongoing compliance monitoring, and high-risk / high-spend area investigations.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor, providing day-to-day compliance consultation and risk insights to business stakeholders and management.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory developments, growing together with team members and continuously enhancing the control framework.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or above in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Minimally 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk control, risk management, compliance, audit, or a related function.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical skills, coupled with the ability to swiftly adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong professional ethics, a dedicated work attitude, and a keen aptitude for learning, with high motivation and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory and control environments, including COSO framework and operational risk standards.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to collaborate with global partners and key stakeholders based in Mandarin-speaking markets, where Mandarin is a primary working language.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Minimally 3+ years of experience in internal control, compliance, audit, or risk management within the cloud business.
• Familiarity with cloud business logic and AI application scenarios in enterprises, with the ability to prioritize related risks, is advantageous.
• Experience in internet or technology multinational companies and/or consulting firms is preferred.
• Experience supporting regulated, fast-growing organizations in technology, cloud services, or SaaS industries.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, or ACCA are a plus

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.