Risk Assurance Manager

Risk Assurance Manager

• The client is the second largest pharmaceutical market with complete end to end business functions and representation by most functions in the company (Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing and Support function).
• The Risk Assurance Manager will provide an internal control environment for the finance organization which assures compliance and protections the reputation and profits of the company
• The Risk Assurance Manager will report to Japan CFO (native English speaker) and work with business process owners closely. He/She will provide a hands-on approach to improve the governance, risk management and compliance of operations. The manager will use a framework and processes to　identify potential threats and create plans to prevent and mitigate problems.
• The Risk Assurance Manager should be highly perceptive and methodical. He/She will have the ability to communicate effectively and present plans in a convincing way to both leaders and peers.
• More specific roles and responsibilities are below:
• Main contact for MCAAS internal control across the company
• Maintain ERM Program design, execution and management. Develop risk management controls and systems
• Coordinating development and management of organization BCP
• Drive continuous improvement through timely remediation of audit finding with business process owners
• Grant of Authority (GOA) Lead for Japan. Main contact for GOA, responsible for managing updates, awareness training and communication to the organization
• Collaborate with internal controllers of other markets, regional and global teams to maintain/improve control environment by sharing best practices and building communities of practices
• Conduct self-assessments to define and analyze possible risks
• Making recommendations on improving specific controls and the overall control environment
• Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weakness. Collaborate with IC and business stakeholder to strengthen those policies
• Help implement alternative innovative solutions and plans to enhance controls and drive operational efficiencies
• Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and train them when necessary
• Present and report risks and mitigating actions to senior leaders and peers.
• People manager of PMO specialist. Overall responsibility for PMO service delivery to finance organization.

Required Knowledge & Skills and Other Core Competencies / Knowledge / Skill

• Embody our Company’s values and vision, and be aware of and in adherence to the company Policies and Procedures
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• High integrity and strong responsibility for the job
• Team player with strong leadership / influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written
• Detail-oriented, analytical and logical
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems (e.g. SAP, Data Analytical Software (Spotfire), risk management / audit program software)
• Excel & PowerPoint: need proficiency in mid / advanced functions. Written and spoken business fluency in Japanese and English

Job Experience

• More than 5 years’ experience in controls assurance, risk management, compliance experience with a professional services/consulting firm or multi-national corporations (CIA, CPA are preferable)
• Big 4 Audit & Assurance firm experience as an auditor and/or internal audit manager in a large commercial organization
• Pharmaceutical or regulated industry experience preferable
• Experience working with global and local teams

Qualifications

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration

CPA / CIA