Group Head of Internal Audit

Responsible to the board of directors (the “Board”) and Audit Committee for the professional supervision of the internal audit function
Lead the internal audit function and conduct independent assessments/regular internal audits of the Group
Provide direction and leadership to a team of audit professionals and ensure the effective running of various business and support functions
Maintain sound internal auditing standards and relevant codes of ethics
Establish and maintain an audit charter and written policies and procedures
Prepare annual audit plan with consideration of risk assessment, regulatory focuses and alignment with the Group’s strategies and new business plans
Perform risk assessments of the overall control environment for business lines, operating environment and supporting functions
Follow up audit recommendations post-audit, assess residual risk, validate remedial work performed, document closing issues
Provide advices to stakeholders on strengthening control environment
Establish and ensure an effective mechanism of reporting audit findings and recommendations, and the progress on implementation of the recommendations, to all appropriate levels of management, the Board and the Audit Committee
To liaise and work closely with external auditors and regulators on audit related matters
To handle ad hoc independent reviews relating to internal controls and/or special investigations

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Finance/Business or related discipline with professional accounting or auditing qualifications
Professional qualification in CPA
Sound knowledge of auditing and regulatory requirements both in China and Hong Kong
15 years or above internal audit experience in financial service/banking industry, with exposure in both Big 4 professional practice and in-house auditing
Hands-on experience in planning and leading internal audit projects, including developing and implementing audit programs, and preparing executive level audit reports and presentations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, functional heads and department heads
Self-motivated, result-oriented, capable of working independently
A strategic-minded, enthusiastic and self-motivated leader
Willing to step up to challenges and make things happen
Excellent command of spoken and written English, Mandarin and Chinese

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Group Head of Internal Audit