ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (AUDIT, ASSURANCE & ETHICS), STANDARD SETTING

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is seeking an Associate Director (Audit, Assurance & Ethics, Standard Setting) to lead complex standard-setting projects and develop high-quality technical papers. You will engage regulators, practitioners and academics, and shape standards and guidance in HK.

You will manage multi-year initiatives and contribute to modernisation through appropriate AI and technology usage, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9–11 years’ experience in audit firms, standard setters, corporates, regulators, academia or related research bodies.
• Experience in audit technical departments, standard-setting bodies, policy development or related environments is advantageous.
• Proficient in auditing and assurance standards and HKICPA Code of Ethics; strong written/oral English. Putonghua/Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex standard-setting projects from inception to publication.
• Develop project plans, research strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Manage multiple multi-year projects with stakeholders and public-interest considerations.
• Conduct advanced technical research on emerging regulatory and public-interest issues.

Skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

HKICPA Membership

Job description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (AUDIT, ASSURANCE & ETHICS), STANDARD SETTING

We are seeking an exceptional technical professional to help shape auditing, assurance and ethics standards in Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of professional standards, emerging technologies, public policy, regulation and the public interest. The role involves leading complex technical projects, conducting original research, engaging with regulators and stakeholders, and developing high-quality technical papers, consultation documents, guidance materials and professional standards.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with regulators, international standard setters, practitioners, academics and industry leaders on some of the most complex and emerging issues facing the accounting profession.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex standard-setting projects from inception to publication.

Develop project plans, research strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.

Manage multiple multi-year projects involving stakeholder sensitivities and competing public-interest considerations simultaneously.

2. Conduct Advanced Technical Research

Research emerging technical, regulatory and public-interest issues, involving the analysis of a variety of local and international legislations, regulations, professional standards, academic research, consultation feedback, existing practices and latest developments.

Assess implications for Hong Kong and develop evidence-based recommendations.

3.Develop High-Quality Technical Papers

Draft lucid, structured and persuasive technical papers on complex matters.

Develop clear recommendations supported by robust analysis and evidence.

Anticipate and address counterarguments and stakeholder concerns.

4.Stakeholder Engagement

Work with stakeholders from different backgrounds, including regulators, government bodies, audit firms, SMPs, industry associations and international organisations.

Design and lead stakeholder engagement activities.

Identify issues requiring stakeholder input or agreement and facilitate resolution.

Present technical analyses and recommendations to stakeholders with different backgrounds.

Refine proposals in response to stakeholder feedback.

5.Implementation Support

Develop implementation guidance and educational resources.

Respond to technical queries and implementation issues.

6.Modernise through AI and technology

Support departmental modernisation and stakeholder engagement through appropriate use of AI and technology.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 9 to 11 years’ experience gained in audit firms, standard setters, corporates, regulators, academia or relevant research bodies. Experience gained in audit technical departments, standard-setting bodies, policy development or other relevant environments would be an advantage.

Demonstrated experience in drafting audit technical or policy-related publications.

Proficient in the technical details and application of auditing and assurance standards as well as the HKICPA Code of Ethics.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Good command of Putonghua and/or Cantonese would be an advantage.

Applicants may visit https://www.hkicpa.org.hk for general information about the Institute. The Institute's Personal Information Collection Statement for employment-related data can be found at https://www.hkicpa.org.hk/en/About-us/Careers/Current-openings.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Associate Director?
• What is your highest level of education?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Auditing Standards?
• Do you hold a HKICPA Membership?
• How many years experience in Regulatory Reporting do you have?

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is recognized globally as the pre-eminent body of top-tier accountants that leads and serves businesses and the public interest of Hong Kong. At the Institute, we say a CPA is a "success ingredient" in a career, in the business world, and in society as a whole. In building a strong accounting profession, the Institute helps to establish and continuously enhance Hong Kong's reputation as a world-class financial centre.

We are inviting high calibre professional to join us.

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is recognized globally as the pre-eminent body of top-tier accountants that leads and serves businesses and the public interest of Hong Kong. At the Institute, we say a CPA is a "success ingredient" in a career, in the business world, and in society as a whole. In building a strong accounting profession, the Institute helps to establish and continuously enhance Hong Kong's reputation as a world-class financial centre.

We are inviting high calibre professional to join us.

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is recognized globally as the pre-eminent body of top-tier accountants that leads and serves businesses and the public interest of Hong Kong. At the Institute, we say a CPA is a "success ingredient" in a career, in the business world, and in society as a whole. In building a strong accounting profession, the Institute helps to establish and continuously enhance Hong Kong's reputation as a world-class financial centre.

We are inviting high calibre professional to join us.

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