Japanese Speaking Internal Control & Governance Executive

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Job Creations Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced professional to strengthen internal control, governance, risk management, and audit activities. This role collaborates with Head Office and business units to drive compliance and continuous process improvements.

You will support J-SOX control activities, coordinate audits, prepare reports in English and Japanese, and participate in cross-functional projects across our multinational organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Governance, Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English to liaise with Head Office and prepare reports in both languages.
• Basic knowledge of Internal Control, Internal Audit, J-SOX, Compliance and Corporate Governance.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support J-SOX internal control activities, including testing, documentation review, evidence collection, and improvements.
• Coordinate corrective actions with departments and group companies after J-SOX assessments.
• Manage routine internal control activities, including monthly reporting, inventory verification, and overdue receivables reviews.
• Coordinate with Head Office on internal control matters and reporting requirements.
• Support audits, including internal, derivative, and sustainability audits; track schedules and consolidate documents.
• Facilitate communication between auditors and business units for inquiries and information requests.
• Coordinate audit remediation plans and follow up with stakeholders.
• Review, update, and maintain company policies and governance guidelines.
• Assist with annual derivative plans, KPI reporting, and governance-related materials.
• Support governance, risk management, credit risk, and enterprise risk management activities with Head Office.
• Prepare management and Head Office reports in English and Japanese.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Internal control

Internal audit

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Japanese-English liaison

Job description

[Job ID: 1689805]

Role Overview:

Our client is a well-established multinational company seeking an experienced professional to support internal control, governance, risk management, and audit activities. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and Head Office to strengthen compliance frameworks, coordinate audits, and drive continuous process improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective governance practices, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support J-SOX internal control activities, including control testing, documentation review, evidence collection, and implementation of improvement actions.
• Coordinate with departments and group companies on corrective actions and follow-up activities arising from J-SOX assessments.
• Manage routine internal control activities, including monthly reporting, inventory verification, and overdue receivables reviews.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and Head Office on internal control matters and reporting requirements.
• Support various audits, including internal audits, derivative audits, and sustainability-related audits, by tracking schedules, monitoring progress, and consolidating supporting documents.
• Facilitate communication between auditors and business units regarding enquiries, interviews, and additional information requests.
• Coordinate audit remediation plans and follow up on implementation progress with relevant stakeholders.
• Review, update, and maintain company policies, rules, and governance guidelines in accordance with approval procedures and document management requirements.
• Support preparation of annual derivative plans, KPI reporting, committee meetings, and governance-related materials.
• Assist with governance, risk management, credit risk, and enterprise risk management activities in collaboration with internal specialists and Head Office.
• Prepare management and Head Office reports in both English and Japanese.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance work processes and information sharing.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements:

[Must Have]

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in at least one of the following areas: Internal Control, Internal Audit, Governance, Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English to liaise with Japanese-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders at Head Office as well as to prepare reports in Japanese and English.
• Basic knowledge of Internal Control, Internal Audit, J-SOX, Compliance, and Corporate Governance.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and Head Office counterparts.

[Good to Have]

• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), derivatives, credit risk, and market risk.
• Experience in cross-functional project coordination and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience reporting to management teams or coordinating with Head Office functions.
• Prior exposure to multinational or regional business environments.

What the Company Offers / Career Opportunity:

• Opportunity to gain exposure to internal control, governance, audit, and risk management functions within a multinational environment.
• Regional and Head Office engagement, providing experience in cross-border stakeholder management and corporate governance activities.
• Exposure to business improvement initiatives and organisation-wide governance projects.

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