Global Internal Auditor - Internal Audit Department (IADTD)

Rakuten Group’s mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. We provide a diverse portfolio of 70+ services such as the online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, online travel service Rakuten Travel, fintech services such as Rakuten Bank, pro sports businesses and more.

Department Overview

Internal Audit Department provides internal audit and J-SOX assessment services for various business areas in Japan and abroad.

Our mission is to contribute to the realization of effective risk management and organizational improvement through auditing and other activities.

The Internal Audit Department, which carries out cross-organizational work, also acts as a hub for information collaboration with many organizations and plays a role in spreading better initiatives within the organization.

This Department consists of six sections, with a total of around 45 audit staff working on a daily basis. The audits cover domestic and foreign operations and subsidiaries.

Position:

Position Details

The Internal Auditor will report to the managers, and we will interact with accounting, finance and business personnel from all Rakuten Group, Inc. subsidiaries in the EMEA or other regions. This position will be responsible for performing financial, operational, compliance, IT, privacy, and J-SOX audits in accordance with the Rakuten Group, Inc. internal audit plan.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Risk Assessment and Planning:

Participated in audit risk assessment, planning, and audit scoping

- Executed audit projects as a key team member

Conducting Audit:

For wide or full scope audit projects, mainly responsible for the execution of audit for specific areas of projects, and other tasks in accordance with instructions given by audit manager(s)

For limited scope audits and short reviews, act as an in-charge for overall audit/review process starting from planning, execution, and leading closing activities

Supervision of other project members (internal/external) and providing coaching of staff(s) where requested

Supervision includes assessing project status and results and overseeing timely completion, including work paper review and report preparation

IT Risk and Control Assessment:

Performing IT Risk & Controls Assessments around business critical systems and processes

Improve Auditor Judgment:

Promote enhancement of auditor judgment through targeted feedback that drives directly to business control risks

Report and Proposal:

Provide reports to managers on the effectiveness of their business unit's internal control structure along with recommendations that improve the effectiveness and efficiency

Assessment of Audit Results:

Assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism, seeking to fully understand risks to the company

Assist business partners with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate weaknesses, providing thought leadership on the appropriateness of the plan

Control Consulting Service:

Provide control consulting services to stakeholders to assist in redesign efforts that improve the control environment

J-SOX Annual Assessment:

Facilitate management’s JSOX annual assessment by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of documented controls

Coordination with External Auditors

Coordinate with external auditors and business process owners on audit related matters

Specific Projects and Initiatives:

In addition to internal audit assignments, from time to time you may assist the Rakuten Group, Inc. or associated companies in performing special projects and initiatives

Work Environment

The entire Internal Audit Department has approximately 45 members ranging in age from their 20s to 50s.

The members are mainly mid-career hires, with a roughly 50/50 split between audit firms and operating companies in terms of background. They are active while making the most of their respective experiences.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Business-level Japanese and English

7+ years of internal / external audit experience

Understanding of internal control framework (COSO, COBIT, etc) and familiarity with SOX/JSOX is a must have

Strong computer skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint required

Desired Qualifications:

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred

CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CFE or other professional audit related designation desirable

Understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and GAAP), practices, procedures, and controls on manual and automated systems (Applications, ERP) and the ability to exercise independent and objective judgment in various settings and circumstances

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex situations into workable solutions to present to management

Others Information:

Additional information on Secondment

Depending on the task in charge, there is a possibility of secondment to a Group company

Additional information on Transfer

Depending on the task in charge, there is a possibility of transfer to domestic or overseas locations

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