Corporate Internal Auditor, Specialist

Job Description

Our Company Corporate Audit and Assurance Services' (MCAAS) primary purpose is to provide value-added independent and risk based audit and assurance services.

 

Position Overview / Function and Responsibility

 

Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the Specialist will:

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated audits and process audits, both domestic and abroad to maintain a strong internal control environment at the company.

• Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients, support groups, and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.

• Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.

• Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit summaries of issues and reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.

• Participate in department projects and ensure the realization of the specified results.

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

 

Qualifications:
Education:

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

Required Experience and Skills:

·       A minimum of 2 years of Audit experience (internal audit and / or public accounting).

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues.

·       Effective oral and written communication skills.

·       Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.

·       Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

·       Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

·       Language capabilities: fluent English and Japanese (a must)

Preferred:

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

·       Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Accounting, Asset Accounting, Audit Reporting, Budgeting, Business Integrity, Chartered Accounting, Client Communication, Contract Audits, Corporate Management, Data Analysis, External Audit Support, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Fraud Detection, Internal Audit Development, Internal Auditing, Japanese Language, Leadership, PCAOB, Preparation of Financial Reports, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Risk Assessments {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2026

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