Internal Audit Senior Manager, Japan

Wise
Tokyo
Workplace: HybridFull timeJPY 20,000,000 - 25,000,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingSkills: ["Communication","Coordination","Independence","Attention to detail","Relationship building"]

Support the internal audit process for Wise entities in Japan, covering global and regional processes. Plan, assign, and supervise audit engagements, and deliver audits aligned to the annual plan using data-driven, technology-enabled assurance and continuous monitoring. Lead and build a self-sufficient internal audit team, develop audit recommendations, and track implementation effectiveness while managing relationships with regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders.

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Internal Audit Senior Manager, Japan

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Job Summary

Support the internal audit process for Wise entities in Japan, covering global and regional processes. Plan, assign, and supervise audit engagements, and deliver audits aligned to the annual plan using data-driven, technology-enabled assurance and continuous monitoring. Lead and build a self-sufficient internal audit team, develop audit recommendations, and track implementation effectiveness while managing relationships with regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
  • •Develop the annual audit plan, including audit universe, risk assessment, and budgeting processes.
  • •Deliver audits per the audit plan to produce timely and relevant audit outcomes.
  • •Plan, assign, and supervise operational activities of the internal audit team, including completing own audit tasks.
  • •Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, measure effectiveness, and maintain relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and external auditors.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: JPY 20,000,000 - 25,000,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Control within fintech, digital banking, retail brokerage, or high-growth technology sectors, leading complex, end-to-end risk-based audits.
  • •Expert-level knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).
  • •Working knowledge of related Japanese regulations (e.g., Payment Services Act, Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, JSDA/industry association rules, data privacy laws, customer asset safeguarding).
  • •Proven ability to lead teams, oversee engagement execution, and manage direct liaison with Japanese regulators and statutory external auditors.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, or equivalent; CPA/ACCA/CIA/CAMS are highly desirable.
Experience:FintechDigital bankingRetail brokerageFinancial servicesInternal audit
Education:
Skills:CommunicationCoordinationIndependenceAttention to detailRelationship building
Certifications:CPAACCACIACAMS
Languages:JapaneseEnglish
Tech Stack:Data analyticsContinuous monitoringAutomated audit routinesTechnology-enabled assurance

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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