About the company
Join a global financial services organisation helping individuals and businesses build more secure futures through insurance, employee benefits and related solutions. With operations across multiple international markets, the organisation combines global expertise with a strong understanding of local customer needs.
The company is building a simpler, more focused and future-facing business, using data, artificial intelligence and modern technology to improve how it serves customers and operates. Its inclusive culture welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and supports collaboration across borders, functions and levels of seniority.
Employees benefit from a strong work–life balance, hybrid working and opportunities for continuous development. The internal audit function is well established within the insurance sector, offering exposure to international audit methodologies, global training and potential career movement across audit, compliance and risk.
What the job entails
As a Finance Audit Team Auditor or Assistant Manager, you will conduct risk-based audits across finance, product development and corporate functions. Working in a small engagement team led by a lead auditor, you will help assess business risks, test controls and documents, investigate issues and contribute to practical improvements.
Your responsibilities will include developing and executing audit plans, preparing high-quality Japanese audit documentation, reviewing evidence, assessing and rating findings, preparing discussion papers and supporting the implementation of improvement measures. You will also help ensure engagements are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
The role offers exposure to an international, American-based audit methodology, as well as opportunities to work with overseas audit teams and engage with senior stakeholders. Training is available in data analytics, artificial intelligence and contemporary audit techniques, alongside support for professional certification and English-language development. The position is based in Kinshicho, with three days per week in the office and the remainder worked remotely.
Key requirements
Approximately three years’ experience for an Auditor or staff-level position, or at least five years’ experience for an Assistant Manager position.
Professional experience in finance, accounting, internal audit, assurance or advisory services.
General internal audit experience, with exposure to finance, product development or corporate-function audits.
Experience conducting risk-based testing, document and control testing, and issue testing.
Strong analytical and logical-thinking skills, combined with sound professional scepticism.
Clear interviewing, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to prepare high-quality audit plans, working papers and reports in Japanese.
Fluent or business-level Japanese; nationality is not a requirement.
Business-level English, particularly for Assistant Manager-level and global responsibilities.
Practical proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
Experience at a Big Four or other audit firm is advantageous; internal audit experience will also be considered.
Knowledge of life insurance products, relevant regulations, Financial Services Agency supervisory guidelines, operational risk or internal controls is beneficial.
Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx is advantageous.
CIA, JCPA or USCPA qualification is welcomed.
Intellectual curiosity, professional integrity and a proactive commitment to continuous learning.