Internal Auditor
Section overview:
The Internal Audit Section is responsible for developing the Annual Internal Audit Plan, conducting internal audit activities, and reporting the results to the CEO and senior executives. In addition, the section engages in discussions with OIST Auditors regarding corporate and operational risks. It also handles misconduct and whistle-blowing cases, serves as a contact point for legal violations, and conducts investigations. Through these activities, the section aims to enhance organizational transparency and compliance.
Position Summary:
Join our esteemed Internal Audit team as an Internal Auditor. In this role, you will conduct internal audits, handle misconduct and whistle-blowing cases, and manage general section duties, including corporate document management, travel expense applications, and payment operations.
Selected Candidates must possess at least a four-year college degree or equivalent, strong logical and analytical thinking, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and uphold high ethical standards. Proficiency in Japanese at a native level and conversational English is required, along with strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Highly motivated individuals seeking to advance their careers in internal audit are encouraged to apply.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Internal Audit
- Misconduct and Whistle-blowing handling (Non-compliance)
- Section general affairs duties (Corporate document management operations, travel expense application and clearing, departmental orders, and other operations related to payments)
(Required)
- A four-year college degree or equivalent
- Ability to think logically, Analytical capability
- Good communication skills, interpersonal skills
- High ethical standards (integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality)
- Japanese language ability at a native level and Conversational level of English proficiency
- High motivation for internal audit
- PC skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.)
(Preferred)
- English proficiency - CEFR B2 level
- Professional experience relevant to the aforementioned duties
Expected Annual Salary: 3,900,000 - 7,300,000 yen
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance evaluation, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)
Scheduled Working hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Rest period: 12:00 – 13:00
Holidays:
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave:
Annual Paid Holidays, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave