Internal Auditor - Enterprise Risk Framework Administrator

About KOMOJU

KOMOJU is the leading cross-border payment gateway for Japan. We power payments for companies like the video game distribution platform Steam and the popular mobile app TikTok. Today we help thousands of merchants by providing the payment infrastructure they need, from developer-friendly APIs to integrations on popular platforms like Shopify and Wix, supporting their growth in every market they expand into. We support credit card, QR, and convenience store payments, with same-day onboarding, a comprehensive dashboard, and early settlement. We are now expanding beyond online payments into in-person payments.

Responsibilities:

• Based on local regulations and business strategy as well as market environment, establish a risk-driven audit plan for responsible entities, independently execute and deliver high-quality audit projects, and report audit projects to the Board of Directors as well as senior management.
• Understand local regulatory environment, the company's strategies and business layout, establish and timely update risks and controls taxonomy for key processes.
• Communicate with management of root cause of the problems discovered, provide effective and efficient actionable remediation plans and validate the remediations.
• Provide value-added services to business developments and strategy achievement, such as regulatory inspections, risk assessment and risk management framework, risk trainings.
• Demonstrates a strong AI and digital transformation mindset, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies, data analytics, and automation to enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and value delivery. Practical experience in applying AI tools within internal audit processes would be an added advantage.
• Able to manage and deliver internal audit responsibilities to multiple entities
  assigned.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience in internal/external audit of AML or risk management or IT risks related work. Working experience in consultant firm, financial sectors or payment institutions would be preferred.
• Understanding, as minimum, one of key Japanese regulatory requirements and relevant laws and regulations.
• Have data analytical capabilities, able to use SQL or equivalent data analysis tool is preferred.
• Familiar with COSO, Holder of CIA, CAMS, CISA or similar certificates would be preferred.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on risk implication.
• Highly energized, positive and proactive, adapt to changes, be creative and able to quickly learn and understand innovative financial business.
• Have Fintech thinking and well-developed communication skills, and be able to communicate well with the business side.
• Fluent in Japanese and English. 

Who you are:

• Challenge the status quo - Actively dismantles outdated processes and introduces unconventional solutions to elevate team efficiency and outcomes.
• Impact-driven - Prioritizes needle-moving results over busywork, ensuring every initiative directly accelerates core business goals.
• Frontline decision-making and ownership - Acts decisively in ambiguous situations and takes absolute accountability for the end-to-end resolution without waiting for top-down directives.
• Multiplier - Elevates the performance of everyone around them through proactive knowledge sharing, mentorship, and breaking down organizational silos.
• Obsession with customer value - Ruthlessly centers the end-user in every decision, removing friction to deliver an exceptional and seamless experience.

Benefits

• 10 days regular vacation, additional 5 days summer, and year-end holidays.
• Paid birthday holiday.
• Budget for self-learning allowance, to ensure our employees’ skills remain current.
• Language training for Japanese/ English
• Office lunch.
• Learning allowance.

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- At least 7 years' experience in internal/external audit of AML, risk management, or IT risks related work. - Working experience in consultant firms, financial sectors, or payment institutions preferred. - Understanding of Japanese regulatory requirements and relevant laws. - Data analytical capabilities, with ability to use SQL or equivalent tools. - Familiarity with COSO; CIA, CAMS, CISA or similar certificates preferred. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on risk implication. - Highly energized, positive, proactive, adaptable, creative, and quick to learn innovative financial business. - Have Fintech thinking and well-developed communication skills. - Fluent in Japanese and English.