Internal Audit Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific
On-site · Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Senior Internal Audit COO responsible for leading the annual audit planning, governance, and execution across Asia Pacific. Partners with Audit leadership to drive strategic agenda, coordinate budgeting and workforce management, manage regulatory interactions, and ensure data-informed delivery of audit priorities. Core duties include overseeing audit plan execution, implementing metrics and reporting, driving process improvements, preparing executive materials, and collaborating with global Audit practices to enhance methodology, quality, and operating rhythms. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, strong audit leadership and stakeholder-management skills, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint, and professional certification preferences (e.g., CIA or CPA).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in internal audit execution and/or leading audit operations for a large, complex organization
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including performance management and team development
- Strong knowledge of audit methodology, internal controls, and risk assessment concepts
- Proven ability to manage budgets, capacity planning, and operational governance
- Strong program and project management capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across matrixed, global, and virtual teams
- Sound judgment, strong integrity, and comfort providing constructive challenge
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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