Planning & Compliance – Internal Control & Governance

(Japanese Speaking) (37903) Location: Central Our client is seeking an experienced professional to join its Planning & Compliance team, focusing on internal controls (J-SOX), internal audit, corporate governance, and risk management. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with internal departments, group companies, and the Head Office in Japan to strengthen internal controls, coordinate audit activities, and enhance governance and risk management processes.

【Responsibilities】 1) Internal Controls / J-SOX

• Support J-SOX activities, including internal control reviews, documentation, evidence collection, and follow-up on improvement actions.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and group companies to track remediation plans and corrective actions.
• Carry out regular internal control activities, including monthly reporting, inventory checks, and monitoring overdue receivables.
• Prepare internal control reports and coordinate with the Head Office in Japan as required.

2) Internal Audit

• Coordinate internal audits, including general internal audits, derivatives-related audits, and ISCC audits.
• Manage audit schedules, monitor progress, collect supporting documents, and consolidate departmental responses.
• Facilitate audit enquiries, requests for additional information, and interviews between auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Follow up with relevant departments on audit findings and the implementation of improvement measures.

3) Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Review and update internal policies, company rules, and guidelines, including coordinating approvals and maintaining documentation.
• Support the preparation of annual derivatives plans and regular key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• Prepare meeting materials and coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings and other governance-related meetings.
• Collaborate with relevant specialists on derivatives, credit risk, enterprise risk management (ERM), and market risk matters.
• Support the implementation of updates to governance policies and processes.

4) Head Office & Management Coordination

• Coordinate governance and compliance matters with internal stakeholders and the Head Office in Japan.
• Prepare management and Head Office reports in Japanese and English.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.

【 What you will receive 】

• Variable Bonus (Depending on Company and Individual performance)
• Annual Leave: 16 days
• Medical Leave: 14 days
• Transportation Allowance
• Office located at City area, 3 mins walk away from MRT station

【Requirements & Preferences】

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: internal controls, internal audit, corporate governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Knowledge of J-SOX, internal control frameworks, internal audit, compliance, and corporate governance practices.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese equivalent to JLPT N1, as the role requires preparing Japanese-language management reports and communicating with Japanese-speaking stakeholders at the Head Office in Japan.
• Experience preparing reports for and maintaining regular communication with corporate headquarters.

(Advantageous)

• Exposure to enterprise risk management (ERM), derivatives, credit risk, or market risk.
• Experience coordinating across departments and working with regional or global headquarters.

----------------- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Registration No.: R1217125 (Yeo Ker Ling Caroline) Recruitment Licence: 12C5051