Internal Control Manager

As a marketing-led online entertainment company in Southeast Asia specializing in e-sports, we thrive on innovation, agility, and data-driven decision-making. Our core values emphasize simplicity, adaptability, integrity, and excellence. To enhance cost efficiency, risk management, and operational integrity, we are looking for an Internal Control Manager to ensure financial discipline while supporting the company’s high-growth marketing strategies. 

• Develop and implement internal control frameworks with a strong focus on marketing budget efficiency, compliance, and fraud prevention. 
• Monitor and assess marketing expenditures, campaign ROI, and budget allocations to optimize spending efficiency and prevent financial leakages.
• Ensure cost-control measures are in place to improve transparency and accountability across marketing and operations teams. 
• Identify financial, operational, and reputational risks, especially in high-budget marketing activities, and propose mitigation strategies. 
• Work closely with marketing, finance, and leadership teams to ensure internal controls align with business and growth objectives. 
• Analyze and report on key risk indicators, marketing spend effectiveness, and budget compliance to senior management. 
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices while maintaining marketing agility. 
• Continuously improve internal processes to enhance cost-effectiveness without slowing down marketing execution.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal control, compliance, financial auditing, or risk management, preferably in marketing-led companies, gaming, fintech, or e-commerce.
• Strong background in budget monitoring, marketing cost analysis, and financial controls.
• A college degree is required; CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is a plus.
• Experience in managing control frameworks within high-budget marketing environments.
• Ability to analyze marketing spend data and identify areas for cost optimization and fraud prevention. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, and compliance in a marketing-intensive organization.
• Proficiency in tracking marketing spend efficiency and optimizing campaign budgets. 
• Experience with internal audit tools, risk assessment models, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, evaluate ROI, and implement cost-saving initiatives while supporting business growth. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with marketing and finance teams.

Cultural Fit:

• Must align with our core values: simplicity, adaptability, integrity, and ethics. ● Ability to balance governance with agility, ensuring control measures enhance, rather than hinder, marketing innovation.
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach to risk management. 
• Commitment to fostering a data-driven, accountability-focused, and results-oriented company culture.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining how their experience aligns with the role’s responsibilities and the company’s values. Applications should be directed to

[Insert HR Department Contact Information].