Regional Internal Audit

Regional Internal Auditor

We are looking for an experienced Regional Internal Auditor to join a leading healthcare company in Tokyo. This role is key in managing and improving the company's internal controls. You'll ensure compliance and help strengthen processes within the organization. This is a great chance to grow your career in internal auditing with a top healthcare provider.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage the internal control framework, aligning it with company standards.
- Lead annual Control Self-Assessments and assist managers in fixing any issues.
- Perform control testing and consider controls in new projects.
- Work with site management to perform risk assessments and review schedules.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate control processes and ensure policy compliance.
- Document findings, give immediate feedback, and help develop solutions for any issues found.
- Help formalize and communicate local procedures in line with corporate guidelines.
- Regularly update and share policies to ensure local compliance.
- Provide training on internal control topics for all employees.
- Work with different departments to ensure they understand relevant policies and procedures.
- Act as the main contact for both internal and external auditors.
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure recommendations and action plans are implemented effectively.

Qualifications:

- Strong understanding of processes, risks, and controls.
- Excellent financial and analytical skills.
- Proven leadership and project management abilities.
- Ability to work across departments and improve processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in Japanese and English.
- Skilled at simplifying complex issues and providing innovative solutions.
- Ability to influence decisions while ensuring compliance.
- Extensive experience in internal or external auditing.
- Proven success in risk assessment and monitoring.
- Experience with 'Big 4' auditing firms is a plus.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is helpful.
- Strong grasp of internal control principles.

If this position is not ideal for you, but you are looking for a new opportunity,please contact us to discuss your options.