Regional Internal Controls Manager

Ninja Van is a tech-enabled logistics company on a mission to provide hassle-free delivery services for businesses of all sizes across Southeast Asia. Launched in 2014, we started operations in Singapore and have become the region's largest and fastest growing last-mile logistics company, partnering with over 35,000 merchants and delivering more than 1,000 parcels every minute across six countries.

At our core, we are a technology company that is disrupting a massive industry with cutting-edge software and operational concepts. Powered by algorithm-based optimisation, dynamic routing, end-to-end tracking and a data-driven approach, we provide best-of-class delivery services that delight both the shippers and end customers. But we are just getting started We have much room for improvement and many ideas that will further shape the industry.

Directly reporting to the Regional Head of Financial Reporting and Internal Controls, the Regional Internal Controls Manager will be responsible for ensuring that proper internal controls framework, policies and procedures are in place to govern the business processes and systems. This is to ensure that all assets are properly safeguarded and that risks are appropriately mitigated.

Where process or control gaps are identified, the Regional Internal Controls Manager will work closely with the regional and local country teams to design, improve and implement processes and controls with clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures (‘SOPs’).

**Responsibilties**:

- Review existing processes and controls for any gaps and opportunities for improvement as well as standardization across relevant countries.
- Identifying and evaluating risks and designing corresponding control activities to maintain a robust controls environment.
- Conduct process tests to ensure adherence to processes and controls documented in the SOPs
- Assess whether existing processes and controls are in line with the business’s risk appetite. Manage continuous improvement projects involving new policies, processes, and systems.
- Create, update, and standardize SOPs which document the business policies, processes and internal controls. Validate SOPs with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop remediation plan for any finding/control gaps from the process tests and internal/external audit
- Communicate and obtain alignment on the remediation plan from all relevant stakeholders on a timely manner.
- Provide periodic status reporting of the remediation actions and projects to relevant stakeholders. Support in the preparation of internal / external reports as necessary.
- Provide training and guidance to functional stakeholders to drive behavioral alignment and adherence to the objectives of internal controls.
- Provide clear coaching and guidance to direct reports.

**Requirements**:

- Min. 6 to 8 years of relevant working experience including Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”).
- Experience working with multinational organizations/environment especially in a high growth, rapidly changing culture. Regional exposure would be an advantage.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA)
- Proficiency with internal controls framework such as COSO / SOX or equivalent industry standards. Prior Internal and/or external audit experience is preferred.
- Ability to think on your feet and work independently in a start-up environment.
- Armed with natural curiosity and a desire understand the business, as well as the ability to proactively drive and influence change within the organisation through excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Clear communicator who can distill and explain complex problems to stakeholders and recommend practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- Structured thought process with strong analytical ability.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.