| 1 | Controls Leadership & Integration- Act as a control's ambassador supporting the integration of new businesses, acquisitions, or significant change into client's internal control environment across APAC.
- Provide support, guidance, and training to ensure Group standards are well understood and embedded in day-to-day operations.
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| 2 | Internal Controls Framework (Assurance Cycle)- 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 to complete self-assessments and certifications by clarifying control objectives, frequency, roles (preparer/reviewer/approver) and evidence standards.
- Execute periodic control certification / operating effectiveness activities, ensuring results are documented 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- Support markets to 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).
- Identify recurring control themes and root causes recommend pragmatic solutions including standard templates, checklists, workflow changes, or systems-enabled controls to strengthen and simplify the control environment.
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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 Regional and Group teams.
- Own day-to-day maintenance of the controls library/compliance module for assigned scope, including timely updates to control documentation and certification programmes, and liaising with technical support as needed
- Prepare inputs for 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 Engagement & Training- Act as a controls business partner to Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and IT leaders across markets provide constructive challenge and pragmatic guidance.
- 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 & Project Support- Support change programmes (e.g., ERP rollouts, process transitions, shared services changes) by assessing control impacts, advising mitigations and validating that key controls remain effective during change.
- Support process deep-dives where requested and assist with embedding control KPIs to monitor control health.
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| 7 | 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 clients 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 [3] years PQE], preferably with Big4 or equivalent experience |
| 2 | Working knowledge of internal control frameworks and assurance/testing methodologies experience with IT general controls (ITGCs) and systems-enabled controls is desirable. Internal audit and/or CISA qualifications are beneficial. |
| 3 | Experience maintaining controls libraries, evidence repositories and certification programmes in a GRC/compliance tool (or equivalent controls tooling) is desirable. |
| 4 | Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix and across cultures able to influence without formal authority. |
| 5 | Strong analytical and problem-solving capability able to understand complex processes, identify risks, and propose practical control improvements. |
| 6 | Ability to effectively plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects |
| 7 | Clear written and verbal communication skills comfortable presenting, facilitating walkthroughs and producing concise reporting. |
| 8 | Impeccable track record of discretion, ethics and confidentiality |
