Manager -Internal Control, Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), APAC

About the Role

To help MCG to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes, following the Audit Charter. The role provides independent, objective assurance, consulting, and investigation activities designed to add value and improve MCG’s operations primarily in APAC and supports global theme audits.

• Key role in a leading Japanese chemical / manufacturing group managing Internal Control, Compliance and ERM for approximately 30 group companies across 8 countries in Asia Pacific.
• Take ownership of assigned APAC countries, ensure roll-out of programs/projects related to Internal Control, Compliance and ERM, and proactively identify needs and propose work to support entities.
• Provide independent, value-added advice to Business Groups, Functional Units, and APAC MCG Group Operating Entities on Internal Control, Compliance, and ERM matters.

Responsibilities

• Internal Control & Compliance
  • Lead/support internal control and compliance programs and projects, including documentation (business narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices) and controls testing.
  • Evaluate and design policies and procedures and assist group companies in implementation.
  • Lead/support global programs such as Control Self-Assessment and compliance activities, perform independent reviews of business processes, IT general controls and policies to improve operations and manage risks.
  • Prepare detailed and executive summary reports for management, address past review issues and support remediation action plans, organize and conduct internal control/compliance trainings, address non-compliance, manage fraud issues and perform investigations.
• Enterprise Risk Management
  • Establish, communicate and facilitate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques across the region; implement ERM policy, framework, systems, tools and risk registers/reports.
  • Support ERM initiatives (e.g. monitor KRIs), run strategic projects to examine specific risks, conduct risk seminars and training workshops, and promote organizational risk awareness.
  • Develop monitoring methods for ERM performance, ensure continuous risk identification and improvement, and engage Risk Champions to monitor and report risks to drive risk-informed decision making.
• Program & Stakeholder Management
  • Communicate requirements, progress and results; facilitate two-way discussions/updates with stakeholders and compliance members from business groups and group companies.
  • Monitor and track department activities and performance of assigned countries; provide regular updates to project leaders and superiors.
  • Conduct investigations and process reviews and provide independent support to group companies to manage risks and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years’ experience in internal control and compliance, internal audit, ERM or risk management, preferably in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimum supervision; able to lead the region, teams and projects while being a good team player.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills; strong presence to interact with a multicultural workforce and influence stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Able to conduct investigations objectively and calmly; able to effectively analyse significant amounts of data and distil key points for management.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and governance; ability to write/revise policies and guidelines and maintain a Risk Register; summarise and interpret risk profiles across the group.
• Capability to propose tailored internal control systems based on business-specific risks and needs; embrace change and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency.