Job Description Summary:
The Manager, Governance Controls & Compliance is accountable for ensuring the Japan & Korea Operating Unit’s (OU) full alignment with Company’s global Controls, Policies & Governance (CPG) framework. This role acts as the primary local governance owner and advisor, translating corporate policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), Risk & Control Model (RCM), and SOX requirements into effective local execution while enabling the business to operate efficiently and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary governance advisor for OU, ensuring local compliance with global financial policies, DOA, and RCM requirements.
Serve as the key liaison between the Operating Unit and Corporate CPG, internal audit, and external auditors for all governance, controls, and SOX-related matters.
Interpret, communicate, and support implementation of corporate governance standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring clarity and practicality for local stakeholders.
Partner with other functions to ensure business decisions and commitments comply with DOA and approval requirements, proactively identifying control gaps or emerging risks.
Assess local governance, controls, and compliance training needs based on risk trends, audit results, and control performance. Ensure recuring Policy trainings in the OU.
Partner with Global Finance, Platform Services, and Process Owners on controls transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process changes impacting OU.
Qualifications & Requirements:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
8+ years of professional experience in internal controls, SOX, audit, governance, compliance, or related finance roles
Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial policies, and risk management
Experience working within a multinational, matrixed organization
Proven ability to influence and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders
Fluency in English (written and oral); Japanese language capability highly preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent command of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Skills:
Accounts Payable Process, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Cost Accounting, Customer Service, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, General Ledger (GL), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Reviews, Tax Legislation, TroubleshootingLocation(s):
JapanCity/Cities:
TokyoTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
December 31, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Skills Required
- University/bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2+ years' experience in financial accounting, capital accounting, inventory management, or intercompany environments.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local regulatory accounting requirements.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems; SAP knowledge strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing and analyzing fixed asset registers, reconciliations, and capital project documentation.
- Strong digital fluency with proficiency in productivity and reporting tools; experience with data visualization or AI enabled tools is a plus.
- Understanding of internal control frameworks and experience ensuring adherence to policy and audit standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- High learning agility, curiosity, and adaptability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are outlined with structured vacation accrual that increases with tenure and a holiday program that includes both set and floating days.
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What We Do
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
