Internal Control Manager (Global FMCG Company)

A leading multinational organisation is seeking an Internal Control Manager to join their team in Ho Chi Minh. This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting operational excellence within a highly respected business.

What you'll do:

As an Internal Control Manager, you will be entrusted with overseeing critical aspects of financial process integrity. Your day-to-day activities will involve supporting comprehensive control healthchecks, facilitating cross-functional reviews of risk frameworks, managing policy compliance assessments, and driving cultural improvements around risk awareness. You will also be responsible for preparing audit-ready documentation, presenting findings to leadership teams, developing robust financial policies aligned with both group standards and local requirements, as well as supporting ongoing enhancements in financial governance. In addition to these core duties, you will define test scenarios for SAP modules relevant to finance operations and conduct meticulous system tests to validate compliance with reporting standards. Your ability to coordinate effectively with various departments ensures seamless delivery of audit requirements while contributing meaningfully to projects focused on strengthening internal controls.

• Support the control healthcheck programme by ensuring all audit milestones are delivered on time and maintaining high standards of compliance throughout the process.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews of key frameworks such as Control Navigator, Risk Register, and Global Operating Mode processes to ensure comprehensive risk coverage.
• Oversee policy compliance assessments by conducting gap analyses and developing remediation plans that address identified weaknesses in internal controls.
• Drive regular assessments of risk and controls culture through management interviews and detailed reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all audit evidence is complete, accurate, well-documented, and easily accessible for both internal and external review purposes.
• Prepare thorough audit reports along with insightful management comments for presentation to organisational leadership.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date financial processes, procedures, and policies covering areas such as payments, revenue recognition, and stock returns while ensuring alignment with group standards and local regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening financial governance across the business.
• Define scope and scenarios for system testing of SAP modules related to stock management, purchasing, sales, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Conduct rigorous system tests for invoicing processes to ensure VAT invoices accurately reflect delivery records and warehouse documentation.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required for this position as it forms the foundation of your technical expertise.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in financial accounting, internal controls or audit within a multinational FMCG or similar environment demonstrates your practical understanding of complex business settings.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks combined with familiarity in risk management principles ensures you can uphold high standards of compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP alongside advanced Excel skills enables you to manage data efficiently and support system testing requirements.
• Excellent analytical abilities paired with effective problem-solving skills allow you to identify issues quickly and recommend actionable solutions.
• Exceptional documentation skills ensure all audit evidence is meticulously prepared for review by both internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Outstanding stakeholder management capabilities help you build trust-based relationships across diverse teams including Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, IT and Marketing.
• Clear communication skills enable you to present complex findings in an accessible manner tailored for different audiences within the organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities reflects your resilience in fast-moving environments.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader committed to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that support work-life balance alongside generous training programmes designed to nurture professional development at every stage of your career journey. The company’s supportive leadership encourages open communication and values each individual’s contribution towards shared goals. By joining this team in Ho Chi Minh City, you become part of a networked community where knowledge sharing is encouraged—enabling you not only to grow personally but also contribute meaningfully towards collective success. The business places great emphasis on ethical conduct and continuous improvement which means your efforts in strengthening internal controls will be genuinely valued by colleagues at every level.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within a globally respected organisation that values expertise in internal controls—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to learning more about how your experience can help shape our future success.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.