About the Role
Location: Los Angeles, CA Shift: Monday to Friday; 9:00AM to 5:30PM (Hybrid: 2 days at office & 3 days work from home*) Compensation: $75,000/YR (exempt) + benefits *Subject to change as directed by management
Main responsibilities are:
Review, revise and manage existing policies and guidelines ensuring that they are compliant and relevant to the company's operating environment. Ensure compliance with existing company’s policies and guidelines, identifying and making modifications as needed
Create, document and implement new policies and guidelines to cover the company's operations as needed
Work with other branches closely to accommodate their global standard policies and guidelines with the company’s business environment
Consult with lawyers as needed to comply with applicable US laws, regulations and policies
Create, plan, organize and carry out the internal controls function, scheduling (periodic) and assigning work cooperating with department and branch managers
Conduct risk assessment of departments, branches and home offices
Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify company weaknesses and risks
Monitor and provide appropriate advice to managers to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls
Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports
Provide and review training to staff on Risk Management and Compliance
Oversee various audits performed internally and externally, including audit preparation, dealing and correspondence with auditors during/after the audit
Review responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure recommendations are implemented, follow-up on audit action plans to ensure that all action items are resolved or planned to be resolved before the next annual audit
Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance and risk management
Understand company targets and goals in regard to risk management and internal control
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Must be bilingual in Japanese (native)/English
5 years experience as internal auditor, internal controls, compliance and risk management
Knowledge of legal requirements and controls
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and coordination skills
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports