Regional Internal Control & Compliance Assistant Manager

JTB PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JTB PTE LTD is seeking an experienced professional to oversee internal controls, compliance, and risk management for its Asia Pacific operations. You will coordinate governance, risk, and compliance activities with senior leadership and ensure regulatory alignment across markets.

The role requires strong collaboration, knowledge of local regulations, and the ability to manage governance processes while maintaining high ethical standards and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/admin or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in internal controls, compliance, or risk management.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute internal controls for Asia Pacific offices.
• Review audit responses and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Provide compliance training and updates for Asia Pacific offices.

Skills

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

GRC management

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's internal control, compliance, and risk management practices are robust, effective, and in line with legal and regulatory frameworks while contributing to the broader corporate governance framework for Asia Pacific operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan, organize, and execute the internal controls function for the Asia Pacific offices, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant internal control processes. Assist in establishing and maintaining internal control systems and guidelines tailored to the needs of Asia Pacific offices. Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness and application of internal controls, compliance procedures, and the timeliness of documentation generation to ensure consistency and quality.

2. Assist the Asia Pacific offices by reviewing responses to internal audit results, ensuring that all recommendations are implemented effectively. Ensure that action items from audits are fully resolved and documented promptly.

3. Provide compliance training and support through issuing internal compliance updates and training modules and materials. Work with the headquarters for any compliance education needed for the Asia Pacific offices.

4. Ensure that all data protection processes and practices comply with local regulations and organizational policies.

5. Lead and manage the Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) activities for the Asia Pacific offices. Work with senior leadership to ensure that GRC practices are aligned with the company's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

6. Report any identified risk management issues and internal control deficiencies, providing recommendations for improvement. Ensure the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is coordinated, up-to-date, and comprehensive. Develop risk-based compliance programs to facilitate the execution of compliance reviews and monitoring; Advise the Asia Pacific offices in meeting regulatory requirements through implementing appropriate compliance risk policies, assisting with the creation, revision, and implementation of risk and compliance management initiatives/policies, and enhancing and improving internal processes and procedures.

7. Ensure that corporate governance standards are maintained, regularly reviewing and aligning policies and practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor governance processes within Asia Pacific offices to ensure that all stakeholders adhere to the highest standards of corporate ethics and responsibility.

8. Any other tasks and/or responsibilities that are commensurate with the role and may be expected by the Head of Department from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin
• At least 2 years of experience in related field
• Possesses knowledge in up-to-date changes and developments in laws and regulations
• Good communication skills and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work well as a team as well as independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office