Internal Controls Manager - Apac

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, and successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission. Job Responsibilities: Serve as the lead point of contact on internal control matters for APAC, with primary focus on Shared Service Center and Center of Excellence. Support process owners in the development and deployment of action plans to close control gaps. Remain current on relevant internal control guidance from regulators. Be a resource to train others on relevance to the Company and support efforts in "operationalizing" required controls. Provide insights for the annual risk assessment process that drives the internal control activities, including SOX. Work closely with Ethics and Compliance to lead the APAC compliance monitoring program for the Global Interactions Policy. Maintain close relationship with Internal Audit, review Internal Audit Reports, and be proactive in gauging the impact of issues raised to the SOX program. Serve as subject matter expert on projects requiring internal controls expertise. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, increase automation, leverage data analytics, rationalize controls, and make recommendations to improve the underlying process and controls. Develop and implement communication/training program to drive awareness on the importance of internal controls to the broad organization. Develop, mentor, and maintain a team of professionals with the skill sets, competencies, and capabilities required to accomplish the team's responsibilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related fields CPA certification and/or CIA designations are highly desirable 7+ years of S-Ox audit experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment of a publicly traded company Experience in leading and developing a dynamic team Deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB guidelines Experience with the implementation and assessment of IT general controls