Internal Auditor

About the Company

Suntory is an international consumer goods group with a long-standing heritage that began in 1899. The company develops and distributes a broad range of products, including beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness offerings. Its mission is to create meaningful experiences that enrich life while working in balance with nature.

At Suntory Beverage and Food, the team is focused on building a next-generation global beverage business together with Seikatsusha, and this position plays an important part in that journey.

Role Overview

This position reports to the VP of Internal Audit and is responsible for supporting internal audit activities across financial, operational, and systems areas for entities within the SBFA and SBFO group. The role provides independent and objective evaluations of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes to uncover weaknesses, improve efficiency, and support compliance with both regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out internal audit procedures and work plans that match business processes.
• Evaluate how well risk management, internal controls, and governance structures are working.
• Spot control weaknesses, document audit observations, and suggest improvements that raise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Share findings and key insights clearly with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Assist with departmental activities and contribute to internal projects whenever needed.

Education, Experience and Skills

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA are considered an advantage.
• At least 3 to 5 years of increasing audit experience is needed.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and audit/accounting standards is essential.
• Sound understanding of risk management and internal control concepts is required.
• Experience gained in an international accounting firm would be beneficial.
• Good command of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected.
• Exposure to SAP and TeamMate systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are necessary.
• Must be able to work proactively both as part of a team and on an independent basis.
• Should adapt easily to different work settings and handle pressure from tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as much as 50% to support audit work across markets is required.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Suntory states a commitment to creating a workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities can contribute fully. The company encourages applicants whose experience may differ from the traditional path and aims to provide an inclusive interview process with reasonable accommodations when needed.

Additional Information

This opportunity is based in Singapore and is a full-time, onsite position. It involves travel of up to 50% for audit assignments across markets. No salary, number of openings, or start date was specified in the source.