Sr. Internal Control Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

China

Location:

LOC3344: 7-8/F, Building N1, Fusion New Bund, No. 8, Lane 131, New Bund Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China

Education & Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related disciplines.

Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.

Solid understanding of internal control frameworks, including COSO, SOX compliance requirements, and enterprise risk management principles.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, finance compliance, or related functions within multinational corporations or professional service firms.

Experience in designing, implementing, testing, and monitoring internal control processes.

Practical experience supporting SOX 404 compliance, management testing, remediation activities, and control optimization initiatives.

Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, service operations, or shared service environments is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of end-to-end business processes, including: Sourcing to Pay (S2P), Contract to Cash (C2C), Record to Report (R2R), Asset Management, Treasury and Cash Management.

Ability to identify control gaps, assess risks, and recommend practical and sustainable solutions.

Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.

Experience in process improvement, control automation, and digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable.

Leadership & Communication Skills

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business leaders and process owners.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.

Ability to independently lead control assessments, risk reviews, and remediation projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Capable of presenting complex control and compliance matters clearly to management.

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Strong business acumen with a customer-oriented and value-driven mindset.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for enhancing governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a publicly listed multinational company or Big 4 accounting firms.

Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams.

Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms and control monitoring tools.

Exposure to AI-enabled controls, data analytics, and continuous monitoring practices.

Key Success Factors

Ability to balance compliance requirements with business efficiency.

Strong partnership with business functions to drive risk-informed decision making.

Proven track record in strengthening internal controls while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

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