Internal Controls (Office Head / Manager)
Background
At the rapidly growing bitFlyer group, upgrading and strengthening our internal control framework — starting with J-SOX compliance — is an urgent priority. With global expansion and more sophisticated regulatory requirements, we need a highly effective control foundation that goes beyond conventional, operations-centered responses. In particular, we expect this role to lead the internal control framework end to end — from design through development, operation, evaluation, and improvement — and to drive up the level of governance across the company. In this position, we are looking for someone to lead the building and continuous improvement of our governance foundation at the core of internal controls.
Responsibilities
Building, maintaining, and running the internal control framework
Designing and operating the internal control framework, including J-SOX compliance
Developing and enhancing internal controls across the group, including domestic and overseas subsidiaries
Developing and revising internal rules and manuals
Proposing and executing improvements to business processes and rules
Designing and improving business processes
Driving initiatives to improve and streamline business processes
Strengthening internal controls through system and process improvements
Cross-divisional project management
Leading the development, operation, and improvement of internal controls and coordinating with related divisions
Embedding and promoting corporate governance across the entire organization
Scope of change in duties: After joining, you may be reassigned to any duties designated by the company.
- Required Skills & Experience
■Japanese (native level)
■Hands-on experience with internal control / governance projects at an audit firm or consulting firm, or with building, evaluating, and improving internal controls at an operating company (5+ years)- Preferred Skills & Experience
■English (business level)
■Hands-on internal audit experience
■CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification
■Hands-on experience with system audits at financial institutions
■Work experience in the crypto asset exchange business- Who We Are Looking For
- bitFlyer is a multinational team of professionals, bringing together talented members from around the world. We are looking for people who, regardless of age or nationality, think and act with passion and turn ideas into results. We are fully committed to creating the future of next-generation finance and blockchain.
- Salary
■Expected annual salary: ¥9,000,000–¥18,000,000
※Includes a fixed overtime allowance for 45 hours per month
※Determined based on experience, skills, and most recent annual compensation
■Monthly salary breakdown
Base salary: ¥554,800–¥1,109,700
Fixed overtime allowance: ¥195,200–¥390,300 (for 45 hours)
※If fixed overtime hours are exceeded, additional premium pay is provided for overtime, late-night, and holiday work
※Performance-based bonuses are paid separately- Working Hours
■Employment type: Full-time (no fixed term)
■Probation period: 6 months (no change in working conditions during probation)
■Working hours: 9:00–18:00 (flextime system; core time 10:00–16:00)
■Break: 60 minutes (provided during working hours)
■Overtime work: Yes
■Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking indoors- Holidays & Leave
■Two days off every week (Saturday and Sunday) ※Days off may differ when a shift system applies.
■National holidays
■Year-end and New Year holidays
■Congratulatory and condolence leave
■Maternity leave (pre- and postnatal)
■Childcare leave
■Birthday leave
■Annual paid leave (12 days in the first year)- Benefits
■Commuting allowance
■Full social insurance (health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance)
■Drinks & food
■Massage service
■Visa acquisition support
■Book purchase program
■Language training program
■Babysitter subsidy program
■Friday social gatherings
■Quarterly social events
■Welcome lunch- Work Location
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(Directly connected to Exit 8 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line / directly connected via an underground passage to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
※In principle, we currently work on-site at the office.
Scope of change: Any location designated by the company