Compliance Associate

This position is placed in the Compliance & Operational Control department, which is part of Vestas Shared Services A/S - ROHQ under the CFO organization. This position will report to the Head of Compliance in SSC based in Manila.

The department identifies and mitigates risks to financial reporting. The team's objectives are to have internal processes and controls in place, ensure mitigation of financial and operational risks, facilitate and support effective audit engagements, and create awareness and understanding of finance processes and controls.

SSC > Finance SSC > Compliance & Operational Control

Responsibilities

The compliance associate will be responsible for the following:

• Understanding the process, including the relevant standards, policies and procedures
• Reviewing and understanding the controls and creating the test plans
• Planning and scheduling of the testing activity
• Testing the controls based on a defined risk-based sampling methodology
• Tracking the progress of testing activity based on the plan
• Maintaining supporting documentation for the testing performed
• Evaluating the effectiveness of control design and execution
• Identifying any deficiencies and recording the results
• Reporting the results of control testing in a timely manner
• Assisting with root cause and risk analysis for gaps and deficiencies identified
• Reviewing controls and test plans at least annually or on a periodic basis to identify missing controls or test attributes
• Evaluating proposed solutions and action plans to address deficiencies and issues
• Monitoring the closure of action plans to address deficiencies identified
• Reviewing the controls testing program on a periodic basis to identify improvement areas in the testing activity design and procedures
• Assist in controls and external audit-related engagements and activities
  
  

Qualifications

• College Graduate/ degree holder
• Accounting, finance, or audit experience
• CPA is beneficial
• Two years of relevant work experience in controls or audit
• Have developed computer skills - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
  
  

Competencies

• Highly methodological and detail-oriented
• Have a proficient process design orientation, a skilled ability to identify risk exposures, and a keen ability to identify risk prevention and risk mitigating solutions
• Should be capable of dealing with highly personal, confidential information and should possess an unquestionable sense of integrity
• Possess organization, priority setting, deadline management, persuasion, and follow-through skills
• Have good interpersonal skills to be able to work as part of a cross-functional team, both local and regional
• Able to deal with a diverse group of individuals at practically all levels of the organization
• Have good oral and written communication skills and be able to conduct training and presentation sessions to various audiences
  
  

What We Offer

We offer you an engaging role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical allowance, travel allowance, internet allowance, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment, enhancing your personal as well as professional growth.

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of October 2025.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan
  
  

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessar contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.