Rakuten is going to bring its network architecture to the world through Symworld. The final goal is to offer telco companies around the world a secure and open mobile network at high speed and low cost . We provide access to Rakuten Mobile’s network design combining virtualization and automation, so that customers can purchase and deploy their network wherever they are in the world. The Senior Auditor will act as an audit specialist of a rapid growing company which faces several risks and challenges through out conducting internal audit and inter company consulting activities. The candidate who can support cross departmental operation process improvement activities, has project management skills, or can propose utilizing technologies are strongly desired. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Creating audit plan, audit procedures and execute them directly with leading team members Interact with auditee organization or other related organization in the Company to complete audit pieces smoothly and efficiently so as to lead the process improvement Conduct end to end Internal operational audit Handle J-SOX evaluation including documents preparation support, processes evaluation and management assessment Assist in fraud investigation and IT Audit for the organization Prepare audit reports that accurately document the audit process and its findings in a way that ensures the content is understood by the receiver Plan, organize, and schedule workload so that audit activities are completed accurately and on time including selected follow-up to secure implementation of committed corrective actions Collect, examine, analyze, and verify data and information about the organization's systems and processes by reviewing written materials and interviewing organizational members where required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) 7+ years of internal audit experience at business corporations, consulting firms, or external audit firms Strong experience and knowledge of best practices in operational and compliance review Native or advanced level English skill and/or Practical experiences to use English under business situation desired Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access required Ability to identify key components and prevent scope creep Risk assessment and mitigation experience Ability to conduct presentations and lead group discussions Effective negotiation, persuasion, and change management skills Experience in modern audit tools such as data analysis is a plus Ability to travel upto 30% (domestic/ international) Strong knowledge of Infrastructure Security Strong knowledge of firewalls platforms Strong cross team coordination skills QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree required. Experience at major external audit firms or consulting firms or audit or J-SOX operation process evaluation Experience in telecommunication industry or audit or J-SOX operation process evaluation Minimum combination of 4 years’ experience in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting or consulting. Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, ACCA or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred. Building products or manufacturing experience is beneficial. An understanding of internal controls, PCAOB/ SOX standards, COSO Internal Control framework, and IFRS. Exposure to ERP (JDE) and audit management/ GRC systems (TeamMate). Exposure to audit data analytics, data mining, and periodic continuous auditing methodology and technology (Alteryx, Tableau). RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success. Always improve, always advance. Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen. Be passionately professional. Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best. Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika. Use the Rakuten Cycle to success in unknown territory. Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest satisfaction for workers in a service industry is to see their customers smile. Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team.
