Internal Controller Asia

About the role

The Internal Controller is responsible for strengthening and coordinating the internal control framework across SYSTRA's Asia Business Unit, covering subsidiaries, branches and project offices. The role covers both financial and operational activities, including project governance, procurement, payments, payroll, banking, IT, ethics and compliance. The Internal Controller will review existing processes, identify risks and control weaknesses, support the implementation of standardized procedures and monitor corrective actions across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Asia BU internal control framework, risk mapping and control plans.
• Review financial and operational controls across entities and project offices, identify weaknesses and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Support the standardization of procedures while considering local operational and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk-based reviews, on-site assessments and targeted investigations where necessary.
• Review the governance and monitoring of entities, project offices and key projects.
• Support standardized monthly operations and project review processes.
• Monitor project risks, delays, contractual issues, cash exposure, workload, progress, costs, billing, work in progress, receivables and forecast margins.
• Review key processes including procure-to-pay, treasury, payroll, expenses, accounting and financial reporting.
• Document findings, root causes, risks and agreed recommendations, and maintain a centralized register of internal control and audit actions.
• Monitor corrective actions, implementation deadlines and the effectiveness of completed actions, escalating significant or recurring issues where required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or compliance.
• Experience within a multinational, engineering, consulting, construction or project-based organization is preferred.
• Good understanding of financial and operational processes, audit methodology and segregation-of-duties principles.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, data analysis and digital workflows.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CISA would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and challenge both financial and operational processes.
• High level of integrity, independence and professional judgement.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel regularly within Asia.