Position
Title:
Japanese Bilingual Internal Auditor
Location: Western suburbs of Chicago
- DuPage County, IL (Onsite, 5 days per week)
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 per year
Anticipated
Start Date:
February to March 2027
Work
Schedules:
Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm; This role includes business travel 1 to 2
times per month (including international travel to locations such as Japan and
Canada) and occasional evening conference calls with Japan (Chicago time),
approximately 1 to 2 times per month as needed.
Summary
The U.S.
subsidiary of a Japan-based parent company, with operations across North
America and abroad, is seeking an Internal Auditor to join their corporate team.
Reporting directly to the President, the Internal Auditor will support the
internal audit function and help ensure the organization remains compliant with
internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role
collaborates with departments across the business to reduce risk and strengthen
operational efficiency.
This is an
excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to build a
long-term career in internal audit. The new team member will join two
experienced Internal Auditors who will provide hands-on training and guidance
in a supportive, collaborative environment. Prior audit experience is not
required, and the company offers financial support toward earning the Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) certification. Candidates from outside the Chicago area
are encouraged to apply, as relocation assistance may be available for the
right candidate.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
carrying out internal audit plans based on risk assessments.
to the President, preparing and presenting relevant documentation to the
Board of Directors, shareholders, and the Japan-based parent company.
organization’s internal audit processes and internal controls.
regulatory and compliance changes to keep the organization’s practices up
to date.
external audits by providing requested documentation in a timely manner
and helping resolve audit findings.
parent company in Japan, including participating in occasional evening
conference calls.
month to company locations, including international sites in Japan and
Canada, to conduct audits and attend meetings or training.
collaborate closely with senior team members on day-to-day audit
activities.
tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
fluency in Japanese (spoken and written).
proficiency in English or higher.
organizational, and problem-solving skills.
detail and accuracy.
team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced
colleagues.
5 days per week.
domestically and internationally 1 to 2 times per month.
participate in occasional evening calls with Japan.
desk and computer for extended periods, with occasional lifting, carrying,
pushing, or pulling.
work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Preferred:
Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
audit, accounting, or compliance (entry-level candidates are welcome to
apply).
internal audit standards, risk assessment, and control frameworks.
residing in the Chicago area.