Japanese Bilingual Internal Auditor (Junior)

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:

• Assist in developing and
  
  carrying out internal audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Partner with and report
  
  to the President, preparing and presenting relevant documentation to the
  
  Board of Directors, shareholders, and the Japan-based parent company.
• Monitor and evaluate the
  
  organization's internal audit processes and internal controls.
• Stay current on
  
  regulatory and compliance changes to keep the organization's practices up
  
  to date.
• Support internal and
  
  external audits by providing requested documentation in a timely manner
  
  and helping resolve audit findings.
• Communicate with the
  
  parent company in Japan, including participating in occasional evening
  
  conference calls.
• Travel 1 to 2 times per
  
  month to company locations, including international sites in Japan and
  
  Canada, to conduct audits and attend meetings or training.
• Learn from and
  
  collaborate closely with senior team members on day-to-day audit
  
  activities.
• Complete additional
  
  tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Native or near-native
  
  fluency in Japanese (spoken and written).
• Business-level
  
  proficiency in English or higher.
• Strong analytical,
  
  organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to
  
  detail and accuracy.
• A collaborative,
  
  team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced
  
  colleagues.
• Ability to work onsite,
  
  5 days per week.
• Ability to travel
  
  domestically and internationally 1 to 2 times per month.
• Flexibility to
  
  participate in occasional evening calls with Japan.
• Comfort working at a
  
  desk and computer for extended periods, with occasional lifting, carrying,
  
  pushing, or pulling.
• Must be authorized to
  
  work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in
  
  Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in internal
  
  audit, accounting, or compliance (entry-level candidates are welcome to
  
  apply).
• Familiarity with
  
  internal audit standards, risk assessment, and control frameworks.
• Candidates currently
  
  residing in the Chicago area.

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