Principal Specialist – Controls & Compliance

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About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, customer-focused Principal Specialist to join our Enterprise Services Controls & Compliance team. Based in Singapore with a hybrid model, you will assist with ensuring SOX compliance and enhancing internal controls across Shared Service Centers (SSCs) in AsiaPac. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of supporting process improvements and managing risk while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the annual SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, controls self-assessments, accounting controls assessments, operating test assessments (as required), and SOC report reviews.
• Collaborate across teams and functions to identify risks, document processes, and assess internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, recommend corrective actions, drive the resolution process, and monitor the remediation.
• Assist in evaluating controls for new systems, processes, and business initiatives.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry best practices to support continuous compliance improvements.
• Periodic travel to India and China for on-site reviews, collaboration, or audit support.
• Participate in occasional evening meetings to coordinate with teams in the US time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, audit, or risk management. 7+ years overall experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and audit management tools.
• Proficient in process documentation and flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio).
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
• Experience in publicly listed companies or with a Big Four/public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with IT Application Controls (ITAC) and automated controls.
• Exposure to data analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotic process automation.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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