Internal Control Manager, APMEA
On-siteShanghai, Shanghai, China
Job Summary
Review, design, and improve the internal control system to ensure compliance with SOX Section 404 and corporate policies across the APMEA region. Identify risks in finance, business, and operational processes, then develop cross-functional plans to mitigate them. Partner with regional management to enhance business process efficiency and support corporate internal audit efforts for multiple sites. Analyze control risks, prioritize issues, and oversee corrective actions to protect company assets. Periodically review local authorization policies, accounting estimates, and travel policies to ensure alignment with corporate standards. Coordinate SOX compliance programs and lead projects supporting growth, including M&A, post-acquisition integration, and ERP implementations.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years working experience with both CPA firm and corporate experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields
- Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA or other relevant qualifications)
- In-depth knowledge of SOX section 404 regulations and internal controls frameworks
- SOX experience, 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
- 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
- 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
- Proven track record of financial reporting, control awareness, an understanding of month-end close and planning activities
- Ability to clearly articulate orally and in writing
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English
- Travel Required up to 50% (to other parts of APMEA, including ANZ and the Middle East)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience at a manufacturing environment and a US MNC is strongly preferred
- MBA degree is plus
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