A leading international financial services company is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join its growing Tokyo team.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly international environment, partnering with overseas audit teams and senior stakeholders across multiple business areas including finance, actuarial, and HR. You will play a key role in supporting risk management, audit quality, and operational improvement initiatives within a globally recognised organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for audit professionals looking to advance their career in the financial services and insurance sectors while gaining regional and global exposure.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits across finance, actuarial, HR, and operational functions
- Perform risk-based audit testing, analysis, and audit evaluations
- Review audit workpapers and maintain high audit quality standards
- Assess and rate audit findings based on operational and compliance risks
- Support process improvement initiatives and corrective action planning
- Collaborate with overseas audit teams and internal stakeholders across departments
- Contribute to strengthening governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in audit, assurance, advisory, or internal audit functions
- Experience within audit firms or in-house internal audit teams preferred
- Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and risk assessment practices
- Experience within financial services, banking, or insurance industries is highly advantageous
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong report writing and documentation abilities
- Logical thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative and international environments
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent level
- English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or related audit qualifications
- Experience working within multinational or foreign-capital companies
- Knowledge of governance, compliance, and operational risk management
- Experience working with global teams and cross-border projects
About the Company
Our client is one of the world's leading global financial services companies, operating across more than 40 countries and regions worldwide.
With a long-standing presence in Japan and a stable business foundation, the company continues to expand its operations while promoting a collaborative, diverse, and internationally focused culture. Employees benefit from strong career development support, global training opportunities, and exposure to regional leadership teams.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Opportunity to work closely with overseas teams and senior management
- Hybrid work style with flexible working arrangements and remote work options
- Strong career development support including global training programs
- International and collaborative corporate culture
- Stable and reputable foreign-capital financial institution
- Excellent work-life balance and flexible work environment
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