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Job Description

Please note this job requires native level Japanese language command not only in speaking, business writing and reading.

タケダの紹介

タケダでは常に患者さんを中心に考え、世界中の人々により健やかで輝かしい未来をお届けすることを目指してきました。そして従業員一人ひとりにそれぞれの能力と熱意に応じた成長の機会を提供することにも組んで取り組んでいます。私たちと一緒に、世界中の人々のいのちに貢献し、さらなる成長と活躍を目指しませんか。

タケダは業界を牽引するグローバルリーダーです。従業員は四つの優先順位（患者さん中心、社会との信頼関係構築、レピュテーションの向上、事業の発展）とタケダイズム（誠実＝公正・正直・不屈）のもと一致団結しています。タケダイズムは私たちの信念であり正しい方向へ導く羅針盤です。私たちは日々の業務においてタケダイズムを体現しています。

Takeda is unwavering in our commitment to patients. With the patient at the center of everything we do, we continue to innovate and drive changes that will better their lives - we’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global industry leader –we are united by our four priorities (Patients, Trust, Reputation, and Business) and our shared values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. Takeda-ism is more than just a word. It’s a belief and a mindset which guides our decisions, behaviors, and interactions. It’s how we strive to work and live, every day.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by conducting control testing, identifying control deficiencies, and performing remediation testing as necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

•Conduct testing of key process controls, including design effectiveness and operational effectiveness, in line with US-SOX requirements. Work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and providing appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members. Coordinate the audit plans/schedules with LOC internal auditors in accordance with GIA T&AE SOX Assurance Senior Lead.

•Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of testing procedures, test results, and control deficiencies within HighBond in accordance with internal standards and external auditor requirements.

•Identify control gaps and deficiencies, provide recommendations for improvement, and assist management with tracking progress of  remediation plans.

•Work closely with various departments, including Global Finance SOX PMO, BU, MU, TBS, Corporate Function and DD&T, to understand processes, assess control risks, and ensure effective communication of testing results. Build and maintaining relationships with audit business partners and customers at the mid and senior management level.

•Prepare testing results and provide periodic updates to the SOX PMO and other stakeholders.

•Assist and own updating, change management, access management of HighBond, automations and other digital solutions.

•Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of SOX testing methodologies and tools.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher – preferably in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or relative discipline.

2. CPA/CA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other advanced certifications equivalent certification is preferred.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, auditing, or related areas.

2. Progressive experience in financial, business, IT audit within Big 4, Industry or combination with strong audit experience in SOX, internal audits, accounting audits or information system audit globally.

3. Experience and skill in managing multiple simultaneous projects.  Self-starter and a team player, manage multi-task, and work effectively under tight schedule with high pressure.

4. Ability to lead others in the review of entity level, business process and IT control best practices including assessing, advising, designing, and/or recommending complex, global, regulatory compliance, risk management, and/or internal audit organization structures, policies and procedures.

5. Familiarity with US-SOX and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Skills:

1. Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.

2. Proficiency in audit management tools and software (e.g., Diligent HighBond).

3. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and identify control weaknesses.

4. Considerable experience identifying and addressing audit client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement, communicating value propositions.

5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

6. Strong team leadership and teamwork demonstrated by creating a positive environment, meeting client expectations, keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

8. Fluency in Japanese & English

Additional Qualifications:

1. Experience in controls automation and the use of advanced data analytics tools is highly desirable.

2. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required, up to 20%.

3. Flexibility to work on a global team.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

LocationsTokyo, Japan

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time