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内部監査副社長/ Internal Audit VP

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A global life insurance company is looking for a Vice President, Internal Audit & Risk Category Lead for Financial & Product Risks. The selected candidate will lead risk-focused audits, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning across financial and product risk areas. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationships with executives managing financial and product risks
  • Represent Internal Audit in Board meetings and support executive preparation
  • Adapt audit approach based on industry developments and risk trends
  • Lead planning and execution of audits covering financial and product risk controls
  • Coordinate global audit efforts with U.S.-based teams and other internal partners
  • Utilise data analytics in audit strategy, risk assessments, and test execution

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, finance, mathematics, or a relevant domain (MS, MBA is ideal)
  • More than 12 years of professional experience
  • Experience as an internal audit leader, risk officer, or first line financial reporting, pricing, valuation, capital management or other financial management professional in a financial services setting
  • Understanding of emerging topics (capital, accounting, product, economic, competitor) and current analytical methods and techniques used to monitor and manage relevant risks
  • Possess valid accountant certification
  • Bilingual level Japanese and English is ideal

About the Company:

A leading provider of life insurance services in Japan, backed by the strength of a global financial group. The company is dedicated to offering personalised financial solutions that support long-term security and peace of mind.

Keywords:

アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: B16NCV

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Internal Auditor

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥18,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: B16NCV-1CA734C5

Date posted: 30 June 2025

Consultant: Aoi Sugimoto