| 1 | Controls Leadership & Integration- 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.
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| 2 | Internal Controls Framework- 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.
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| 3 | Controls Design, Implementation & Continuous Improvement - 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 standardisation initiatives (including changes arising from ICS refreshes and material controls requirements). .
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| 4 | Controls Technology & Reporting - 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, prioritise hotspots, and support risk-based planning of assurance activities.
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| 5 | Stakeholder Management & Change Enablement - Act as a controls business partner to Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and IT leaders across markets provide constructive challenge and pragmatic guidance.
- Support change programmes (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.
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| 6 | Change Management & Process Improvement- 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.
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| 7 | People Leadership & Team Development- Provide strong leadership and coaching 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.
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| 8 | Enterprise Risk Management- 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.
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| 9 | Commercial Controls- 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).
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| 10 | Hybrid Working, Confidentiality & Data Protection - 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's 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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Skills and Experience required: |
| 1 | Qualified Accountant [with at least [6] years PQE], preferably with Big4 or equivalent experience |
| 2 | Deep Internal Controls, Risk and Governance subject matter, experienced in designing, implementing and leading Control Frameworks including IT controls within a Global Business |
| 3 | Proven strategic leadership qualities with the ability to build credibility at senior levels of the organization (Regional CEO, CFO, IT and Finance Directors). Able to work collaboratively with all levels of the Group and across different cultures, gaining colleague engagement, commitment and buy-in to delivery. |
| 4 | Deep subject matter experts with experience of involvement in Integrated Controls Frameworks (GRC) and continuous monitoring. Coupled with strong analytical skills able to interpret complex processes, identify risks, and propose practical control solutions. |
| 5 | Ability to support/guide and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders |
| 6 | Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels, demonstrating deep subject matter expertise |
| 7 | Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the international matrix structure and across different cultures, gaining colleague engagement. |
| 8 | Ability to effectively plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects |
| 9 | Impeccable track record of discretion, ethics and confidentiality |
