Audit Manager Internal Audit, APAC

We are seeking an Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit Department of our APAC regional headquarters.
This role will lead operational audits and J-SOX assessments across APAC group companies.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Internal Audit Department at the Japan headquarters and contribute to strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based operational audits for APAC group companies

• Identify audit areas and audit themes based on the business environment, management priorities, and risk assessments

• Develop medium-term and annual audit plans for the APAC region.

• Perform company-level risk assessments, prepare audit plans, conduct data analysis, develop audit procedures, execute audits, summarize audit findings, propose improvement actions, and follow up on remediation status.

• Report audit results and key findings to senior management.

Lead J-SOX assessments across the APAC region

• Develop J-SOX assessment plans.

• Evaluate entity-level controls and process-level controls.

• Promote agile audit and assessment approaches by utilizing data analytics and continuous monitoring.

Promote education and awareness of internal controls and governance

• Conduct training and awareness activities related to internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance across APAC entities.

Collaborate with Japan headquarters and implement global audit standards and tools

• Work closely with the Internal Audit Department at Japan headquarters on audit policies, audit results, and the status of improvement actions.

• Roll out global internal audit standards and audit tools across the APAC region.

• Participate in group-wide projects to enhance internal controls.

Requirements

The candidate should have the following experience and skills:

• Experience in audit and internal control-related work at an audit firm and/or in the internal audit department of an MNC.

• Experience in operational audits in the manufacturing industry, including areas such as management control, sales, accounting, purchasing, inventory management, and production management.

• Experience in J-SOX assessments or internal control evaluations.

• Experience in data analytics, CAATs, or the use of audit data.

• Experience in project management, cross-functional projects, or stakeholder coordination involving overseas entities.

• Business-level or higher Japanese language proficiency to discuss audit policies, report audit results, and propose improvement actions with Japan headquarters.

• Business-level or higher English language proficiency to communicate with senior management and local stakeholders across APAC entities, including discussing audit matters, reporting audit results, and proposing improvement actions.