We are seeking a strong candidate that will mainly oversee and drive (1) partnership with Corporate/Korea Legal teams to continue to build on the Company¡¯s compliance programs including related oversight & monitoring activities; (2) internal investigations of fraud and corruption matters, including various matters related to employee misconduct and improprieties involving dealers/vendors, conflicts of interests, expense report irregularities, etc.; and (3) conduct internal financial audits and risk assessments including testing and documenting financial records for integrity and transaction accuracy.
The Korea Internal Audit, Compliance & Investigations Sr. Manager will report directly to our APAC Compliance & Investigations Leader.
[Responsibilities]
1) Partnership with Corporate /Korea Legal on Compliance Program
- Work closely with Corporate/Korea Legal to continue to build on the Company¡¯s existing compliance programs with a particular focus on further development of oversight & monitoring activities.
- Execute various types of reviews focused on identifying employee misconduct concerns in connection with dealings with Dealers/End Users (e.g., bid/tender practices, etc.).
- Assist with due diligence compliance efforts and related assessments/measurements as applicable.
2) Partner/Lead Internal Investigations with Corp/Korea Legal
- Plan and execute objective, fair, thorough, unbiased and timely investigations into allegations of fraud or other employee misconduct matters and consistently demonstrate appropriate confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity in handling investigation matters.
- Effectively coordinate with other internal functions to obtain and review evidence/documents to analyze allegations and synthesize data into a professional conclusion with remediation actions suggested as appropriate.
- Prepare complete, concise and timely investigative summaries and follow-up on the implementation of corrective action plans, process and procedures.
- Conduct employee interviews in a professional demeanor even when confronted with stressful and/or potentially adversarial situations.
- Manage and prioritize cases effectively while simultaneously handling multiple investigations and various related tasks.
- Identify internal control weaknesses and quantifying any possible losses, as well as effectively utilize forensic data/analytic tools to identify relevant indicators.
3) Partner/Lead Compliance/Anti-Corruption Audits/Reviews with Corp/Korea Legal
- Assist and contribute in the development of the compliance review/audit program/plan including identifying and evaluating sites/functions/processes requiring audits.
- Develop innovative audit approaches and proposed solutions across areas being audited based on understanding of applicable business concepts, practices, and procedures. Identify significant risks within each site/function/process under review.
- Execute audit procedures which can include conducting interviews, developing and administering surveys, documenting business processes/procedures, reviewing/analyzing evidence and documenting summary memos/workpapers.
- Critically evaluate deficiencies or potential improvements uncovered during reviews/audits as to the impact on the business, decide which areas require further action, develop workable solutions and obtain Legal/Management's concurrence on actions to be taken/implemented.
- Develop effective written reports/summaries in connection with audits/reviews completed.
4) Complete/Participate in Regular Internal Audit Projects
- Complete reviews/audits where appropriate to assess internal control effectiveness (including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance)/accurate financial reporting.
- Work closely with Management teams in developing audit findings and recommendations regarding business process optimization, profit improvement, internal control and compliance.
5) Partnership with Management Teams
- Possess good commercial and risk awareness in order to identify emerging risks in Korea and recommend feasible remediation actions as appropriate.
- Build and maintain internal relationships with key stakeholders in Korea including Finance/Legal teams to identify and mitigate control gaps and weaknesses.
- Provide guidance on policy and other related compliance/finance matters where appropriate.
- Provide input into development of processes and practices designed to increase compliance program awareness.
[Minimum Qualifications]
- Minimum of 10 years solid experience in the area/field of compliance, investigations and financial reviews/audits.
- Bachelor¡¯s Degree (accounting or finance preferred) with CPA or equivalent certificates.
- Strong analytical skills and strong competence in planning and execution of investigations.
- Strong hands-on work experience related to internal control & financial statement reviews.
- Strong ability to work independently and under pressure, can-do attitude and self-motivated with bias for action.
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines while working on multiple deliverables.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people to develop credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with peers and management.
- Written & oral proficiency in English and Korean.
- Must be able to travel up to 20%.