Internal Audit Manager

Status: Fulltime

Position Summary

The Internal Audit Manager leads audit activities at the Japan site, focusing on compliance with the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Responsibilities include evaluating internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), IT controls, and operational processes to support governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve the internal audit & control system to align with regulatory requirements under feasible cost
• Develop and execute annual audit plans, including US-SOX compliance audits
• Design and improve audit methodologies aligned with J-SOX where applicable
• Evaluate and document internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Conduct IT audits covering applications, infrastructure, and access controls
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on remediation plans
• Coordinate audit policies and reporting with Audit committees
• Liaise with external auditors
• Manage and mentor audit team members
• Support fraud risk assessments and investigations as needed

Qualifications

Required：

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or external audit
• Hands-on experience with US-SOX audits, especially ICFR
• High business-level English & Japanese proficiency. Mandarin speaker is strong plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred：

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or manufacturing industries
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA (US), CISA
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite)
• IT audit or data analytics skills (e.g., ACL, Power BI)
• Audit experience in global organizations

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Ability to operate with a global mindset
• Self-driven and capable of leading teams
• Flexible and proactive in proposing improvements
• High ethical standards and objectivity