Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering operational, financial, compliance, and IT/process risks across SEA & ANZ entities/sites (e.g., plants, sales offices, warehouses), including manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory, and sales processes.
- Lead end-to-end audit engagements across SEA & ANZ: planning, walkthroughs, process mapping, control design assessment, testing, sampling, documentation, issue validation, and reporting, coordinating timelines with local stakeholders.
- Perform J-SOX-related activities as assigned, including evaluation/testing of key controls, evidence collection across countries, deficiency assessment, and coordination with control owners, HQ/internal audit, and external auditors (if applicable).
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and key operational controls; identify root causes and recommend pragmatic remediation actions.
- Support regional compliance reviews relevant to SEA & ANZ operations, such as third-party/distributor controls, intercompany transactions, customs/trade documentation, and adherence to group policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Prepare clear audit reports (in English; Japanese a plus) with risk-rated findings, agreed action plans, and timelines; present outcomes to management.
- Track and follow up on remediation actions; validate closure and sustainability of corrective measures.
- Support special reviews, investigations, or ad-hoc management requests (e.g., fraud risk indicators, vendor due diligence, policy compliance).
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, working paper standards, and data-driven audit techniques (e.g., Excel/Power BI/ERP reports).
- Build effective working relationships with process owners across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT while maintaining independence.
- Ensure audit work complies with relevant standards and internal policies (e.g., IIA Standards) and maintains high professional ethics and confidentiality.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA/CA, ACCA, CISA (or in progress).
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk/advisory, or compliance, with exposure to manufacturing operations and multi-country/regional environments (SEA and/or ANZ experience preferred).
- Hands-on experience supporting J-SOX (or equivalent ICFR) audits—e.g., process walkthroughs, control documentation, and testing of operating effectiveness.
- Solid understanding of business processes and controls across areas such as P2P, O2C, inventory/warehouse, fixed assets, costing, and financial close.
- Strong report writing and stakeholder management skills; able to communicate findings clearly and drive agreement on remediation.
- Strong team worker: collaborates effectively across functions and countries, supports shared outcomes, and contributes positively while maintaining independence and professional objectivity.
- Proficient in SAP and comfortable working with ERP data and reports; strong Excel skills.
- High integrity, sound judgement, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Able to work effectively across cultures and time zones; willing to travel within SEA & ANZ as required and frequency will vary by audit plan.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA/CA, ACCA, CISA (or in progress).
- Prior experience auditing a Japanese-headquartered group and familiarity with group reporting/control frameworks will be advantageous.
- Experience with SOX/JSOX scoping, risk assessment, and deficiency evaluation (including remediation validation) will be advantageous.
- Exposure to IT general controls (ITGC), access/change management, and automated controls within ERP environments is preferred.
- Experience using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, ACL/IDEA) to enhance audit coverage will be advantageous.
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We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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