「CLOSED」Internal Audit Control Manager – PJ (Ref ID: 11915)

・Maintain a framework of local procedures, Delegation of Authority and segregation of duties in line with the Taisho Group Policies and Internal Control Standards,
・ Plan, guide and coordinate with the related process owners in implementing the required Internal Control Framework, as well as reviewing, updating and validating the related process and control documentation with the process owners.
・Lead and conduct regular control management testing and identify significant internal controls deficiencies, provide suggestion on corrective actions and follow up.
・Provide educational opportunities to country team to enhance their understanding of current and forthcoming internal control, including Compliance and J-SOX rules.
・Lead discussions with Department Head on upcoming policies and procedures to gain a perspective, leading to complete, timely and accurate implementation.
・Coordinate with process owners and auditors during external audit reviews, as well as regulatory inspections related to internal control.
・Facilitate, coordinate, monitor and report on the closure status of open issues or findings identified through audit/inspection (in order to avoid “past due” or “behind” issues, i.e., issues missing the Expected Completion Date as stated in the Internal Audit Reports).
・ Maintain and monitor the control issue prioritization database.
・ Report to Regional Internal Control Manager on control gaps and instances of non-compliance as identified from the aforementioned work, and track the remediation action items until completion.
・ Managing the local J-SOX process, when applicable.
・ Involve in any special projects which require internal control advice.

・ Degree or Master Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration
・ 5 years & above in Internal Audit experience
・A relevant solid background in internal audit or other internal control related functions and demonstrated ability to define and implement a risk assessment and monitoring program.
・ Pharmaceutical or any manufacturing/distribution industry experience is a plus