AVP, Head of Internal Audit Hong Kong
On-siteHung Hom, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Hung Hom, Kowloon City, Hong KongOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead the audit team in Hong Kong to prepare the annual audit plan, ensure quality execution of audits, and report internal control assessments to the Board and Audit Committees. Drive the development and maintenance of audit risk assessments while providing oversight on governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Manage audit resources to deliver timely reports on control issues and engage with key stakeholders to assess emerging risks and initiatives. Support the implementation of internal audit strategic priorities across Asia and collaborate with regional second-line control functions.
Required Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of life insurance and/or asset management sector, and the related risk landscape, and regulatory environment
- In-depth understanding of audit principles
- Technically proficient in internal audit
- Conversant with the COSO framework of control
- High ability to become so quickly [in COSO framework, including technology and actuarial audits]
- Strong interpersonal/stakeholder partnering skills
- Ability to engage and influence others effectively
- Strong leadership skills
- Strategic thinking
- Change management
- Project management skills
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Persuasive communication ability
- Ability to articulate issues clearly
- Experience with reporting to Audit Committees/Boards, Regulators and External Auditors
- Business Degree holder (e.g., Finance/Accounting) or related discipline
- CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant designations
- At least 15 years of solid audit, risk management and governance experience
- Experience in leading a team of audit professionals
- Experience with a large accounting firm, multi-national organization, and/or life insurance
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