APAC Internal Audit, Principal, Hong Kong

Stage; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 784,314 - 941,176; Full time

Job summary

Join KKR's Internal Audit team in Hong Kong for a full-time position. You will execute audits, assess risk, and recommend solutions while partnering with senior leaders in the firm.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in English are essential. The role offers exposure to operational excellence and impactful change.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related field, ideally with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Internal Audit projects and report to managers in London and New York.
• Lead global audits and collaborate with the Internal Audit Team.
• Execute internal audits and identify relevant risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Professional skepticism

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

KKR is a global investment firm with nearly five decades of investment management experience with ~US$774 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2025. KKR is headquartered in New York and has a presence in 36 cities across four continents – combining local expertise with a global perspective.

KKR globally manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real assets, and credit strategies. In addition, KKR Capital Markets supports our firm, portfolio companies, and clients by providing tailored capital markets advice and financing solutions. KKR Capstone, with a mission to create value for all of our stakeholders by identifying and delivering sustainable operational performance within KKR portfolio companies, is also an integral part of the firm’s overall approach to value creation. KKR’s Client Solutions team seeks to diversify KKR’s client base to include new investors across all regions and institution types, including a growing focus on individual, private wealth investors.

KKR first established its presence in Asia Pacific in 2005. Since then, KKR has grown to approximately US$80 billion in AUM across all asset classes and strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, impact, and growth equity. In Asia Pacific, KKR has ~600 executives working across business functions and asset classes with offices in Beijing, Gurugram, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. While nearly all executives are local to their market – and are adept at proprietary sourcing, relationship building, and best practices considerations within their markets – each executive works closely with KKR’s team worldwide to leverage the firm’s experience and expertise.

KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual’s success is the result of good skills and acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm. They think in terms of “we”, not “I” and we know we are better together than one single person – no matter how skilled that person is. “One Firm,” collaboration, operating with “like and trust” are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining an Internal Audit team but also a team of ~4,600 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients. They are all on the same team. They operate with one P&L where most places have silos. It’s not for everyone but their one team mindset keeps KKR special and enables them to achieve great things for their clients.

For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com.

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Internal Audit Department is responsible for providing global oversight of the KKR brand across all business lines, support functions, and regions. Internal Audit partners with key internal and external stakeholders to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value, protect the firm, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KKR’s internal control environment and operational processes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

KKR is seeking to fill a full-time position for its best-in-class Internal Audit Department. The position will be based in the Hong Kong or Singapore office. A successful candidate will have the ability to execute audit projects, assess risk, determine root causes, recommend solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of seniority within the firm. Serving as an internal consultant, this role provides frequent exposure to senior business leaders and the opportunity to drive impactful change throughout all areas of the firm.

Responsibilities Include

• Overseeing Internal Audit projects (regional and Global) and reporting into Managers located in London and New York City
• Helping drive the strategic direction and tactical execution of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan
• Lead global audits across various strategies and business operational reviews while collaborating across the global Internal Audit Team
• Supporting the annual enterprise risk assessment process
• Executing internal audits of KKR business units and operational support functions by identifying and assessing the relevant financial, operational, legal / regulatory, and IT risks—including testing the design and effectiveness of any mitigating controls
• Collaborating on consulting engagements and special projects / analyses requested ad-hoc by Management
• Developing process narratives, audit programs, walkthrough questionnaires, and test procedures for assigned projects
• Preparing audit reports and presenting recommended enhancements to Management
• Partnering with firm management to develop and implement corrective action plans in response to Internal Audit recommendations, best practices, and/or process improvements
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of regulations in the securities and asset management industries, general accounting principles, internal audit best practices, and best practices common in our businesses

Education and Experience Prerequisites / Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university (individuals from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply)
• 10+ years of working experience including experience at a Big 4 accounting and financial services firm (Investment banking, Asset Management, Alternative Investment Firms etc)
• Professional certifications are a merit
• Motivated self-starter who works well both individually and in teams, with excellent project management and leadership skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Able to provide professional skepticism with an inquisitive frame of mind
• Basic knowledge of quantitative business processes (accounting, valuations, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in English required, with Asian languages a strong plus (Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, etc.)

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.