Internal Controls Manager

• Act as a control's ambassador, leading the integration of new businesses and acquisitions into Client's internal control environment across APAC.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to ensure Group standards are well understood and embedded, championing a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

• Plan and execute the end-to-end internal control assurance cycle for assigned APAC markets/entities, including control walkthroughs, evidence requests, sample selection support, and validation of evidence against ICS requirements.
• Support control owners in completing annual self-assessments provide guidance on control objectives, frequency, roles (preparer/reviewer/approver) and evidence standards.
• Coordinate periodic control certification / operating effectiveness activities, ensuring results are documented, quality-checked, and communicated with clear actions and owners
• Maintain trackers of control gaps, deviations/dispensations, and remediation plans follow up proactively to ensure timely closure and escalation of overdue items.

• Partner with market Finance Directors/Controllers and process owners to design, document, and improve controls across key end-to-end processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Inventory, Treasury, Leasing/IFRS16, Payroll, ITGCs and data privacy where applicable).
• Support markets to embed controls into business-as-usual routines, including month-end close processes, reconciliations, approvals, and exception monitoring.
• Identify recurring control themes and root causes recommend pragmatic solutions including standard templates, checklists, workflow changes, or systems-enabled controls.
• Contribute to control simplification and standardization initiatives (including changes arising from ICS refreshes and material controls requirements).

• Support the maintenance and effective use of the compliance / controls tooling (e.g., controls library, certifications, evidence repositories, dashboards) in coordination with APAC and Group teams.
• Develop and deliver monthly/quarterly internal controls reporting packs for APAC stakeholders (compliance status, certifications progress, key gaps, themes, and remediation actions).
• Use data and dashboards to identify trends, prioritize hotspots, and support risk-based planning of assurance activities.

• Act as a controls business partner to Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and IT leaders across markets provide constructive challenge and pragmatic guidance.
• Support change programs(e.g., ERP rollouts, process transitions, shared services changes) by assessing control impacts, advising on mitigations, and validating that controls remain effective during change.
• Deliver controls awareness sessions and targeted training for control owners and process teams promote a first line ownership culture
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Risk, and external assurance providers as required, ensuring efficient coordination and strong evidence quality.

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the risk and control framework, consulting with stakeholders on process changes and their impact on controls.
• Lead independent deep-dive reviews across end-to-end processes and embed control KPIs to monitor and strengthen the environment.

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and management to build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive, and credible regional internal controls team.
• Foster a people-focused, productive, and engaged culture to attract and retain top talent.

• Align the region with the Group's Enterprise Risk Management framework, ensuring effective governance through regional risk forums.
• Facilitate risk workshops, emerging risk identification, and assessment discussions, and maintain the APAC Risk Register.

• Strengthen controls over OEM contracts, dealer/customer incentives, warranty claims, inventory management, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with IFRS and industry best practices.
• Oversee controls for parts and vehicle inventory, aftersales, and third-party risk (including anti-bribery/ABAC compliance).

• Operate effectively in a hybrid set-up maintain secure handling of evidence and confidential information when working remotely.
• Ensure control documentation and evidence handling aligns with applicable data privacy expectations in the Philippines and client policies (e.g., secure storage, access controls, least privilege).
• Support adherence to telecommuting/remote work requirements by ensuring processes include clear work expectations, fair treatment principles, and documented arrangements where applicable.

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