Japanese Bilingual Staff Internal Auditor

Position

Title:

Japanese Bilingual Staff Internal Auditor

Location: Western suburbs of Chicago,

DuPage County, IL (Onsite, 5 days per week)

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Work

Schedules: Monday

through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Includes business travel 1 to 2 times per month

(domestic and international, including Japan and Canada) and occasional evening

calls with Japan (Chicago time), about 1 to 2 times per month.

Summary

The

U.S. subsidiary of a Japan-based parent company, with operations across North

America and abroad, is hiring a Staff Internal Auditor for its corporate team.

The position reports directly to the President and supports the internal audit

program. The work helps the business follow company policies and regulatory

requirements while lowering risk across departments.

This

role is a strong fit for an early-career professional with a background as a

staff auditor, staff accountant, or junior associate in public accounting who

wants to build a long-term career in internal audit. Candidates with 1 to 2

years of experience are preferred, but motivated candidates who are newer to

the field are also encouraged to apply. The new hire will learn hands-on from

two experienced Internal Auditors on a small, supportive team. The company

provides financial support toward the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

credential.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist
  
  with audit planning, fieldwork, and control testing under the guidance of
  
  senior team members.
• Gather,
  
  review, and organize documentation to evaluate business processes and
  
  internal controls.
• Help
  
  draft audit workpapers, reports, and materials for the President, the
  
  Board of Directors, and the parent company in Japan.
• Coordinate
  
  with internal departments and external auditors to provide requested
  
  information on time.
• Track
  
  open audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Communicate
  
  with the Japan-based parent company in Japanese, including occasional
  
  evening calls.
• Travel
  
  1 to 2 times per month to company sites, including locations in Japan and
  
  Canada, for audits, meetings, and training.
• Build
  
  knowledge of audit standards, risk assessment, and regulatory changes.
• Complete
  
  other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Native
  
  or near-native Japanese (spoken and written).
• Business-level
  
  English or higher.
• Strong
  
  attention to detail, organization, and analytical thinking.
• Eagerness
  
  to learn and a team-first attitude.
• Ability
  
  to work onsite 5 days per week, travel 1 to 2 times per month (including
  
  internationally), and join occasional evening calls.
• Comfort
  
  working at a computer for extended periods, with occasional lifting,
  
  carrying, pushing, or pulling.
• Authorization
  
  to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred:

• 1
  
  to 2 years of experience as a staff auditor, staff accountant, or audit
  
  associate in public accounting.
• Bachelor's
  
  degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic
  
  understanding of internal controls and financial statements.
• Interest
  
  in pursuing the CIA or CPA certification.
• Current
  
  residence in the Chicago area.

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