Assistant Manager/Manager, Internal Audit – General Audit

Job Summary 

Provide independent assessment of the adequacy of internal control systems in the following areas: 

a) Finance, Risk, Compliance, and other Internal Control functions (e.g. Code of Banking Practice; capital adequacy, liquidity control, and regulatory / internal reporting) 

b) Technology and Operations functions (e.g. Business continuity planning and Operational Risk Management) 

c) Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud Risk, and Business functions (e.g. AML & CFT, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Fraud Risk) 

Responsibilities 

a) Plan and conduct internal audit on the bank’s internal control systems to address all relevant risks 

b) Implement a risk-based audit approach in compliance with auditing standards 

c) Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement, and making sound recommendations

d) Follow up on and monitor the execution of audit recommendations 

e) Advise business stakeholders on enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing processes 

f) Update audit standard / guideline / plan as necessary

g) Perform ad-hoc tasks or reviews as needed 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related disciplines 
• Professional qualification in auditing / accounting / Anti-Money Laundering (e.g. HKICPA, CIA, AAMLP or equivalent) 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in auditing, preferably in banking and regulatory environment 
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements, standards and market practices in Hong Kong 
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills 
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks and strong interpersonal skills