Job Title: Assurance Manager

Job Summary: This is an Assurance Manager role for a multinational medical device company. You will be responsible for supporting internal control over financial reporting assessments and contribute to key initiatives aimed at implementing, executing, and managing internal control processes. You will act as a trusted partner, fostering awareness and promoting effective risk management and control processes in a collaborative, cross-functional work setting.

Primary Accountabilities:

Lead the evaluation and testing of key controls within business processes, identifying risk areas, and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of control frameworks while recommending improvements.
Oversee the preparation of the annual internal controls risk assessment, covering internal and external risk factors, financial statement mapping, control rationalization/gap analysis, risk identification, key reports, system interfaces, and service organization controls.
Coordinate the internal control testing schedule with key process leads and external auditors, ensuring timely execution and adherence to deadlines.
Collaborate with external auditors on activities related to internal controls, aligning their efforts with the internal control framework.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, working with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and drive continuous improvement.
Develop and implement training programs to raise awareness of internal controls and risk management across the organization.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand and address relevant risks.
Serve as a trusted advisor to key process leads on internal control and risk management issues.
Utilize technology and data analytics to improve control monitoring and risk assessment processes.

Required Skillsets:

5+ years of experience in audit, risk management or finance at multinational company
Open to Big 4 or established accounting firms
Fluent in Japanese, Business level in English
Proficient in Excel and ERP Systems
BA degree in business equivalent
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to build strong relationships across the business and with various stakeholders

Key Benefits:

international and listed company
Opportunity to work within a well-established finance team
Hybrid work style (2-3 times a week WFH/office)
Beautiful office in Central Tokyo
Global and internal mobility available