Internal Audit Senior Manager, Japan

A bit about the role

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our growing APAC Internal Audit (IA) team based in Japan. Your main task will be to support the internal audit process for Wise entities in Japan. The scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. You will be responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the operational activities of the team as well as completing your own tasks during the audit.

The role presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast-paced environment, focused on data driven audit techniques and continuous monitoring. Relevant experience working in assurance, risk or control roles and deploying technology-enabled assurance is key to driving the internal audit agenda. We are a fast-growing team, therefore you have the unique opportunity to collaborate and shape the operations, methodology and approaches of the Internal Audit function.

Your mission

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Support development of the annual audit plan, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Build and support a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally.
• The role is Tokyo-based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.