Senior Associate -Internal Control Full Time

Japanese SOGO SHOSHA company NYC branch office seeks Japanese Bilingual Senior Associate carries out internal control testing activities for subsidiaries in the Americas, applying subject matter knowledge to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and ensure testing is completed in accordance with established requirements and timelines.

Exempt position

9-5, M-F (hybrid 2-3 days in office)

120K-150K plus bonus and fabulous health benefits package

Key Accountabilities

50% Execute Internal Control Program (ICP) Activities

• Carry out internal control testing for group companies in accordance with established testing plans and requirements.
• Communicate with relevant Trade/Non-Trade departments, and subsidiaries to facilitate completion of testing activities.
• Work with the MIBS J-SOX team responsible for IT control testing.
• Work with outside firms engaged to perform internal control testing processes, including arranging testing schedules and monitoring deliverables to ensure timely completion of testing activities. Maintain effective working relationships with external consultants to allow flexibility in assignments and scheduling.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and/or investigations assigned by management.
• Prepare documentation required for testing (e.g., testing sheets and related materials).
• Perform testing (tests of design and operating effectiveness of controls) through walkthroughs and examination of transaction documentation and supporting evidence with appropriate professional judgment.
• Document testing results in testing sheets and prepare summaries or reports as required.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to relevant parties to address identified control issues, where applicable.
• Handle administrative matters related to contracting, billing, and disbursements associated with ICP activities.

10% Internal Control Engagements with Group Companies in North America

• Work with group companies across North America regarding J-SOX testing activities and related engagements.
• Understand management objectives related to J-SOX testing and provide guidance or consultation as appropriate.
• Exchange status updates and request input from the Internal Control Team as needed.

20% Manage Internal Control audit by external auditors.

• Communicate with external auditors and interact with relevant Trade/Non-Trade departments to facilitate completion of internal control audits.
• Address information requests and issues raised by external auditors to help ensure timely completion of audit procedures.

20% Internal Control Program Improvements

• Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Control Program (ICP).
• Provide input on improvements to internal control processes and the control environment for group companies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with group companies through clear communication and collaboration.

Job Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

Required

• Good communication with all internal members of Internal Control as well as counter parties including external auditors.
• Good project management skills
• Experience in either external or internal audit (including Internal Control over Financial Reporting)

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Japanese
• Ability to perform internal control testing with professional skepticism
• Proactive attitudes towards assigned tasks

Years of Experience: 4-6 years related experience managing Internal Control programs

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably accounting major

Certifications/Licenses: Preferably US CPA holder (including passing CPA exam)

Languages: Preferably Japanese

To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com