Regional Internal Control & Compliance (Hybrid Working)

As a Regional Internal Control and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting business functions across multiple countries by designing robust processes that align with global standards. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting risk assessments to uncover opportunities for improvement in internal controls.

The package includes base salary + performance bonus + provident fund

• Support business functions throughout the region by designing, documenting, and implementing new or improved processes and procedures aligned with global standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify opportunities for strengthening internal controls and optimising business processes.
• Review and assess key financial and operational controls such as Segregation of Duties (SOD), Purchase Order controls, High-Level Controls, among others.
• Develop actionable plans to address control gaps and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions across departments.
• Coordinate the annual internal control process by consolidating action plans from various teams within Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
• Recommend practical improvements to existing processes that enhance efficiency, governance, and control effectiveness.
• Lead the annual internal control and compliance assessment process across all three countries, ensuring alignment with regional and global requirements.
• Test policies, procedures, and key controls to guarantee compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor remediation progress for areas identified as having control weaknesses during previous assessments.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance through training sessions, onboarding activities for new employees, annual refreshers, and management presentations.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Regional Internal Control and Compliance Manager position brings proven experience in internal audit or external audit roles within large organisations. Your educational background in Accounting or Finance equips you with technical expertise needed for reviewing financial processes. You have conducted numerous business process reviews and risk assessments which allow you to identify areas requiring improvement. Your familiarity with internal control self-assessment means you can evaluate frameworks objectively. A deep understanding of compliance requirements ensures adherence to both global guidelines and local regulations. Experience leading corrective actions demonstrates your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Analytical thinking combined with professional scepticism enables thorough risk evaluation while maintaining integrity. Ownership mentality ensures accountability when driving initiatives independently but always within a supportive network. Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering impactful training sessions as well as presenting updates clearly to management.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit or related field is required for this role.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal control, internal audit or external audit provides you with the necessary foundation for success.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles including financial closing and reporting processes enables you to support business functions effectively.
• Experience conducting business process reviews as well as risk assessments ensures you can identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven ability in internal control self-assessment allows you to evaluate current frameworks critically.
• Strong grasp of internal control principles coupled with knowledge of compliance requirements helps maintain high standards across operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading corrective actions and process improvement projects involving cross-functional stakeholders shows your collaborative approach.
• Analytical skills combined with professional scepticism enable you to assess risks thoroughly while maintaining objectivity.
• Ownership mentality paired with accountability empowers you to drive initiatives independently yet cooperatively within teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are vital for delivering training sessions, presenting updates to management, and engaging stakeholders.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in the international consumer sector due to its unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and compliance excellence. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance while enabling collaboration across borders. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued—encouraging knowledge sharing through regular training opportunities designed for personal growth. Supportive leadership ensures that you are empowered not only to drive change but also develop professionally within a nurturing network. With a focus on regional impact spanning Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, this organisation offers unique exposure to diverse markets while maintaining high standards of governance. The culture here is built on trustworthiness, dependability, empathy towards colleagues’ needs—and above all—a shared commitment towards continuous improvement in every aspect of operations.