Internal Audit, Head of APAC Audit
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companiesfrom the worlds largest enterprises to the most ambitious startupsuse Stripe to accept payments grow their revenue and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyones reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the Team:
To advance Stripes important mission we are building a world class Internal Audit (IA) team. Our purpose is to strengthen the organizations ability to create protect and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent risk-based and objective assurance advice insight and foresight. We are consumed with the goal of moving as fast as the business being powered by technology and increasing the maturity of Stripes controls where it matters the most.
Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripes internal controls and business processes its compliance with laws and regulations its risk management framework and other governance processes. Were looking for a leader with deep finance operations and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program that effectively enables Stripes business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This individual will serve as a key member of the IA leadership team reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit and partner with the business to elevate the ambitions of Stripe.
What youll do:
Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing a global audit plan and multi-year strategy that effectively addresses the financial operations and regulatory compliance risks for Stripes regulated entities in the APAC region.
- Leading mentoring and developing a team of skilled financial operational and regulatory compliance auditors in the APAC region.
- Serving as a subject matter expert on APAC payment regulations and compliance best practices.
- Collaborating with other Stripe Internal Audit leaders to ensure an integrated and holistic audit approach.
- Overseeing the planning execution and reporting of financial operations and regulatory compliance audits at both the Stripe Inc. and APAC levels.
- Ensuring the quality and timeliness of all audit deliverables including workpapers and reports.
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the regulated entity Boards.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including compliance officers legal counsel and business leaders.
- Engaging with external regulators and auditors as needed.
- Staying abreast of changes in APAC payment regulations and industry trends.
- Continuously assessing the companys control environment and identifying areas for improvement that impact Stripes risk management posture in the APAC region.
Who you are:
Minimum Requirements:
Were looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus not a requirement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Accounting Finance Business Administration or Law.
- 15 years of progressive audit experience with a substantial focus on APAC financial operational and regulatory compliance related risks.
- Proven experience in a leadership role including managing a team of auditors at either a regional or global level.
- Deep understanding of the payment processing industry including its business models key players and the associated risks.
- Extensive knowledge of global payment regulations such as those from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other country-level payment authorities.
- Experience with specific regulations like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
- One or more of the relevant professional certifications in this field including: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Ability to think critically and analytically solve problems and stay up-to-date on a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree (e.g. MBA or Master of Studies in Law with a focus on compliance)
- Start-up/early growth stage company experience
- Previous experience in a high volume transactional payment environment
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Internal Audit
- Accounting And Auditing
- Leadership skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Process Skill
- Communication
- External Audit
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
About Company
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Stripe is a suite of APIs powering online payment processing and commerce solutions for internet businesses of all sizes. Accept payments and scale faster with AI.
