Internal Control Manager

Position: Internal Control Manager – APMEA

Job Description

Reporting to VP Finance, APMEA, the Internal Control Manager will be in charge of the corporate governance for the businesses in the region, including compliance with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Working with partners across multiple countries within Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, the IC Manager will also gain exposure to the regional management team.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Review, design, implement and improve internal control system to ensure compliance with regulations and Corporate policy;
• Identify risks throughout finance, business and operational processes and develop plans through cross functional teams to mitigate the risks;
• Partner with corporate and regional management team to improve the efficiency of business processes and delivery better results;
• Support Corporate internal audit for various sites in APMEA to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures; evaluate control risk areas as well as identify risks and priorities in addressing control issues. Review action plans for weakness identified and ensure execution of corrective actions in order to protect company assets.
• Based on guidance from the Corporate Controllership team, analyze, evaluate and coordinate SOX compliance efforts for APMEA, including both Regional Level Controls and full SOX programs as well as other internal control projects initiated by Corporate
• Periodically review the existing policies and procedures for the APMEA region, including local authorization policies/ delegation of authorities, accounting estimation & reserves, T&E Policies, etc. at each site to ensure their compliance with Corporate policies and procedures as well as continuously improving current policies
• Participate in various projects to support growth across APMEA businesses, including M&A, post-acquisition integration, ERP implementation, etc.
• Other ad hoc financial and accounting tasks as assigned

Team:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Requirements:

• 15+ years working experience with both CPA firm and corporate experience. Experience at a manufacturing environment and a US MNC is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields. Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA or other relevant qualifications) is desirable. MBA degree is plus.
• Demonstrable business and management experience in a multinational/ multiculture corporate environment, with significant exposure in the following areas:
  • In-depth knowledge of SOX section 404 regulations and internal controls frameworks
  • SOX experience is required, including designing and maintaining internal control frameworks, working with management to successfully remediate open deficiencies,and monitoring the completion of an annual SOX program
  • A strong understanding of GAAP, financial performance drivers, accounting principles, internal controls and financial systems is required
  • Risk management techniques, within a line role in an operating company or as a specialist
  • Internal / external audit experience
  • Experience with understanding the end to end of a transaction flow, mapping out manual steps, systems, data, outputs/inputs and handoffs between functions and systems
  • Experience in multicultural / multilingual environments
• Possess advanced Excel skills, in-depth knowledge of key ERP systems, such as SAP S4/Hana, QAD, Infor and Dynamic 365, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and BI tool and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of financial reporting, control awareness, an understanding of month-end close and planning activities, and an ability to clearly articulate orally and in writing.
• Strong financial and business acumen and excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in both office and manufacturing environment
• Travel Required up to 50% (to other parts of APMEA, including ANZ and the Middle East)