The Manager, Governance Controls & Compliance is accountable for ensuring the Japan & Korea Operating Unit’s (OU) full alignment with Company’s global Controls, Policies & Governance (CPG) framework. This role acts as the primary local governance owner and advisor, translating corporate policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), Risk & Control Model (RCM), and SOX requirements into effective local execution while enabling the business to operate efficiently and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary governance advisor for OU, ensuring local compliance with global financial policies, DOA, and RCM requirements.
Serve as the key liaison between the Operating Unit and Corporate CPG, internal audit, and external auditors for all governance, controls, and SOX-related matters.
Interpret, communicate, and support implementation of corporate governance standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring clarity and practicality for local stakeholders.
Partner with other functions to ensure business decisions and commitments comply with DOA and approval requirements, proactively identifying control gaps or emerging risks.
Assess local governance, controls, and compliance training needs based on risk trends, audit results, and control performance. Ensure recuring Policy trainings in the OU.
Partner with Global Finance, Platform Services, and Process Owners on controls transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process changes impacting OU.
Qualifications & Requirements:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
8+ years of professional experience in internal controls, SOX, audit, governance, compliance, or related finance roles
Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial policies, and risk management
Experience working within a multinational, matrixed organization
Proven ability to influence and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders
Fluency in English (written and oral); Japanese language capability highly preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent command of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Accounts Payable Process, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Cost Accounting, Customer Service, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, General Ledger (GL), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Reviews, Tax Legislation, Troubleshooting
Location(s):
Japan
City/Cities:
Tokyo
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
August 31, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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