License Compliance & Audit Director, APAC

Bentley Systems; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a License Compliance & Audit Director for the APAC region. This leadership role focuses on software license compliance, audit program management, and revenue recovery. The successful candidate will develop and execute regional strategies, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate with various departments. Applicants should have over 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of licensing models and IP laws. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Asian languages is a plus. This is a full-time position based in Singapore or Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software license compliance or related field.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-country programs in APAC.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and IP laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategy for compliance and audit initiatives.
• Manage software license audits and engage with customers and partners.
• Identify high-risk markets and implement best practices to reduce non-compliance.

Skills

Excellent negotiation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Asian languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Overview

License Compliance & Audit Director APAC

Location: Singapore or Malaysia or Taiwan (Hybrid or Home based)

Position Summary

The APAC License Audit Director will lead the software license compliance and audit programs across the Asia-Pacific region. This senior leadership role is responsible for designing and executing strategies to protect the company's intellectual property, ensure customer compliance with license agreements, and drive revenue recovery through formal and informal audit processes. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, sales, finance, and partner teams to enforce compliance programs and build trusted customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and execute the APAC regional strategy for software license compliance and audit initiatives aligned with global objectives.
  • Build and lead a high-performing compliance and audit team across multiple APAC markets.
• License Audit Management:
  • Plan, manage, and oversee software license audits, reviews, and engagements with customers and partners.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, technical experts, third-party auditors) to ensure accuracy and fairness in the audit process.
• Risk Mitigation & IP Protection:
  • Identify high-risk markets and accounts; proactively address non-compliance risks.
  • Implement best practices to reduce piracy, unauthorized usage, and licensing breaches.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to support compliance-related revenue opportunities.
  • Provide actionable insights from audit findings to influence future licensing models and customer engagement strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as the senior point of contact for customer and partner communications related to compliance audits in the APAC region.
  • Represent the company at industry forums and events related to IP protection and compliance.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  • Establish KPIs for audit programs and deliver regular reports to global leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Law, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 10 years of experience in software license compliance, license audit management, IP protection, or a related field with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience managing multi-country programs and teams in APAC.
  • Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud subscription models, and IP laws.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance enforcement and customer relationship management.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more Asian languages is a plus.
  • High integrity, strategic mindset, and ability to operate in complex matrixed organizations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual compliance-driven revenue recovery and protection.
• Successful completion of license audits in accordance with global standards.
• Reduction of non-compliance risk exposure in key APAC markets.
• Team development and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness.

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact leadership role in a global software company committed to innovation, intellectual property protection, and fair software usage. You will have the opportunity to shape compliance strategy, work with top industry professionals, and influence business outcomes at the regional and global levels.

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills: Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Technology, Financial Controls, Audit Methodology, COSO, GAAP, COBIT, SOX, Special Investigations, External Auditors, Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, CPA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1