Manager, Internal Control & Financial Digitalization

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Internal Control & IT Compliance (SOX)

• SOX Compliance & External Audit:
  Act as the lead for SOX compliance frameworks and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

• IT General Controls (ITGC) Establishment:
  Design, implement, and maintain robust ITGC frameworks across our operations to mitigate risks and ensure system security.

• IT Control Deficiencies Remediation:
  Lead the identification, tracking, and remediation of IT control gaps specifically within our TW (Taiwan) operations, ensuring sustainable solutions.

• Financial & Expense Supervision:
  Supervise internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure strict compliance with corporate expense policies.

• System Integration & Data Flow:
  Drive the integration between financial systems (ERP) and operational platforms to ensure seamless and accurate data flow.

• Reconciliation Mechanism Design:
  Architect and implement automated reconciliation controls across sub-ledgers, banking, and intercompany transactions.

• Master Data Standardization:
  Establish and enforce Master Data Management (MDM) standards (e.g., chart of accounts, vendor lists) across the organization.

• Process Automation & Digitalization:
  Spearhead financial digital transformation initiatives to automate manual processes and optimize month-end close cycles.

• Corporate Data Reporting:
  Develop and maintain standardized corporate financial reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards for executive decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA, ACCA, or ACA are highly preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Internal Control, or Financial Digitalization. Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) IT Audit / Risk Advisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in building ITGC frameworks from scratch, managing SOX compliance, or participating in financial system integration projects (ERP rollouts, data migrations).
• Experience in post-merger integration (PMI) or managing internal controls for retail/e-commerce/supply chain sectors is a significant plus.

• Deep expertise in ITGC (IT General Controls), ITAC (IT Application Controls), and standard COSO/COBIT frameworks. Strong capability to bridge the gap between financial processes and IT controls.
• Familiarity with financial and e-commerce architectures. Hands-on experience or solid understanding of systems like Sage, Shopify, CRM, SAP, and BPC is highly desirable.
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to map complex data flows, identify data discrepancies, and drive data cleansing initiatives.

• Excellent cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to effectively align local operational teams, local IT, and remote Group HQ teams.
• Highly responsible, detail-oriented, and resilient. Capable of working independently in an overseas subsidiary under high-pressure compliance timelines.
• Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Birmingham, UK, and flexible to travel to Blackburn, UK at least once a month.