Internal Control Assistant Manager

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Overall Scope

Focuses on designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the organization's internal control environment to ensure risks are appropriately managed, controls operate effectively, financial reporting is reliable, assets are safeguarded, and regulatory requirements (including SOX, where applicable) are met.

Acts as a trusted advisor to business functions by providing practical governance solutions that balance operational efficiency with control effectiveness.

1. Internal Control Framework & Risk-Based Control Management

Control Framework Management

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the organization's internal control framework.
• Establish control standards, methodologies, and governance requirements across business processes.
• Promote consistency in control design and documentation.

Control Design & Assessment

• Review business processes and evaluate adequacy of control design.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend sustainable and practical control enhancements.

Control Effectiveness Testing

• Plan and execute periodic control assessments and testing activities.
• Validate whether controls are operating effectively and consistently.
• Report deficiencies and monitor remediation efforts.

Process & Control Improvement

• Partner with business stakeholders to strengthen process governance.
• Support control simplification, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of overall control maturity.

2. SOX Compliance Management

SOX Program Management

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end SOX compliance activities.
• Maintain SOX scope, risk-control matrices (RCMs), narratives, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) standards.

SOX Testing & Deficiency Management

• Coordinate management testing and independent testing activities.
• Assess control deficiencies and support deficiency evaluations.
• Facilitate remediation plans and validate closure of identified gaps.

SOX Governance & Reporting

• Track overall SOX program status and provide regular updates to management.
• Monitor changes in business processes impacting SOX controls.
• Support annual management assessment and certification activities.

3. Governance & Control Monitoring

Segregation of Duties (SOD)

• Maintain enterprise SOD governance standards and monitoring processes.
• Review and assess SOD conflicts and recommend remediation actions.
• Evaluate appropriateness of compensating controls where required.

Control Monitoring

• Perform ongoing monitoring of key controls and governance requirements.
• Identify emerging control issues and compliance concerns.
• Escalate significant control weaknesses and implementation risks.

Compliance Reviews

• Conduct periodic reviews to assess adherence to established policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor resolution of identified issues.

4. Audit & Assurance Management

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate internal audit, external audit, and regulatory review activities.
• Manage information requests and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure timely and accurate audit support.

Audit Remediation Management

• Track audit findings, recommendations, and management action plans.
• Challenge remediation actions to ensure root causes are appropriately addressed.
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions prior to closure.

Evidence & Documentation Management

• Maintain adequate control evidence and supporting documentation.
• Ensure audit readiness through effective record management practices.
• Establish documentation standards for key controls and governance activities.

5. Business Partnership & Advisory

Control Advisory

• Provide practical guidance on control requirements for new processes, system implementations, transformations, and organizational changes.
• Support management in embedding controls into business processes.

Project & Change Governance

• Participate in transformation, system implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assess control implications arising from business changes.
• Ensure governance and control considerations are incorporated during project delivery.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver internal control and SOX awareness training.
• Promote a strong control-conscious culture throughout the organization.
• Support capability building for control owners and business stakeholders.

Primary Objective

Ensure the organization maintains an effective and sustainable internal control environment by strengthening governance, supporting SOX compliance, improving control effectiveness, and partnering with the business to manage risks through robust controls and sound operating practices.

Business Value

• Strengthens the organization's control environment and governance framework.
• Enhances SOX compliance and financial reporting reliability.
• Improves audit readiness and reduces control deficiencies.
• Supports business growth through effective control design and advisory services.
• Promotes accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Reduces the likelihood of fraud, errors, non-compliance, and control failures.
• Enables management to make informed decisions within a well-governed control environment.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.