Your Impact

Join our Risk and Internal Audit Team covering the operations of Asahi Beverages Oceania.

This role is specific in its purpose – to ensure an appropriate controls framework is operational so that SOX and policy compliance requirements are met.

Using your ability to build lasting relationships, your strong communication skills, and enthusiasm, this position will play a leading role in the execution and delivery of the Internal Control program.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Internal Control Manager you will;

• Coordinate the evaluation of internal control over financial reporting within the region, as per the guidelines and timetable provided by the global parent company. This is referred to as the J-SOX program for Asahi Beverages.
• Partner with key stakeholders ensuring compliance and completion of their J-SOX & Governance responsibilities.
• Liaise with control owners to coordinate the documentation of their J-SOX questionnaires and other Control Self-Assessment cycles.
• Evaluate current control operation, develop and design documentation and identify gaps to established standards.
• Champion the adoption of Control Management software solutions to deliver administrative efficiencies.

About You

Leveraging your extensive experience as a Senior Consultant or Internal Audit Senior within a controls & compliance environment, you will ensure appropriate control frameworks are designed appropriately and operational. 

Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP’s is essential, and competence in ‘big data’ tools like PawerBi is desirable.

Coupled with business process cycle experience, you will influence and drive change management whilst delivering initiatives to strengthen the controls environment at Asahi

A self-starter, you have the proven ability to communicate with, and gain confidence at a senior level. 

Being able to hit the ground running and handle change and ambiguity are critical attributes for your success in this role.

Expertise in the following is essential;

• Process and control design and evaluation
• Deficiency management
• Change management
• Process improvement

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.