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Finance Compliance- Japanese speaker

Selangor Permanent View Job Description
This job is for auditing part of the ASPIRE program in the area of Financial Compliance (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Financial Approvals/Delegation of Authorities) for rollouts of Sales Affiliates and/or Manufacturing Sites in the APAC/ EMEA/ NA/ LATAM region.
  • Be part of a globally recognized organisation
  • Attractive remuneration

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised pharmaceutical company with a strong and long-standing presence in Malaysia . With operations that span finance, digital technology, lubricants, and customer support, the organisation plays a vital role in advancing the pharmaceutical industry

Job Description

  • Led FIT-to-Template workshops to assess and align current financial compliance processes with the future ASPIRE Global Template.
  • Acted as the main liaison with local affiliate finance stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Financial Compliance requirements.
  • Conducted in-depth assessments of localization needs related to ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) and financial approval structures.
  • Contributed to Change Impact Assessments, ensuring a smooth transition and adoption of new processes across financial functions.
  • Executed testing activities (UT, SAT, UAT, REG) for financial approvals during system deployment phases.
  • Managed and delivered Key User and End User training programs, ensuring readiness and adoption prior to system go-live.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are an advantage.
  • Brings 5+ years of relevant business experience or equivalent project management expertise in Finance, Demand to Pay (D2P), or internal controls (ICFR)/Audit.
  • Possesses broad knowledge of finance-related business processes, policies, and programs, with a strong understanding of compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrates strong project and stakeholder management skills, with proven success in communication and change management. Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
  • Skilled at identifying, driving, and implementing process/control improvements based on deep knowledge of Finance operations.
  • Highly collaborative and consultative, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
  • Fluent in English and Japanese with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Excellent career growth
  • Good benefits
  • Flexibility
Contact
Jessie Gan
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6739042
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4031

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Internal Audit
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Selangor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessie Gan
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4031
Job Reference
JN-052025-6739042

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