Audit Manager (Audit Planning & Policy)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a capable secretary for the Audit Committees, responsible for preparing reports and materials for Audit Committees, Senior Management and Headquarters.

You will coordinate quality assessments, monitor internal controls and compliance, liaise with regulators and external auditors, help formulate annual audit plans, and promote sound audit culture within the BOCHK Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related disciplines.
• Professional qualification in auditing or company secretarial practice (CPA/ACCA/CIA/AHKICS).
• Solid knowledge of banking internal controls, risk management and governance with auditing experience.
• Knowledge of HKMA guidelines and HK Listing Rules.
• Strong independence, PM, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Secretariat duties for Audit Committees of BOCHK and affiliates; compile reports and materials for Audit Committees, Senior Management and HQ.
• Coordinate internal and external quality assessments on audit work and follow up on results.
• Assist Compliance Officer in monitoring controls on operational risk and compliance management.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors.
• Coordinate formulation of medium- to long-term audit planning and annual audit plans; consolidate audit information.
• Coordinate HR planning and development strategies for audit professionals; organize training and corporate activities; promote audit culture.
• Assist in policy development for rectification of audit findings and oversee rectification work.
• Monitor policy changes and advise management and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and coaching to subordinates; enhance capabilities and performance.
• Support ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIA/AHKICS or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• To perform secretariat duties for the Audit Committees of the BOCHK and its affiliated entities, and prepare and/or compile reports and presentation materials to the Audit Committees, Senior Management and Headquarters of the BOCHK Group where appropriate
• To coordinate for and oversee the Department’s internal and external quality assessment on audit work and then analyze and follow up on the assessment results afterwards
• To assist the Department’s Compliance Officer in monitoring and following up on the Department’s controls on operational risk and compliance management
• To liaise and communicate with external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, external auditor
• To coordinate for the formulation of the Department’s medium- to long-term audit planning, annual audit plans, departmental work summaries, as well as the collection and consolidation of audit information
• To coordinate for the formulation of the Department’s human resources planning and development strategies of audit professionals, organize training programmes and corporate social activities, as well as promote a sound audit culture development
• To assist the formulation of policies and regulations for the management and oversight of the rectification of internal and external audit findings, as well as coordinate for the day-to-day monitoring and management of rectification work
• To monitor changes in the policies, operating procedures and management controls under responsible areas and promptly advise the management and relevant parties in the respect
• To provide guidance and coaching to subordinates and help them enhance capabilities, skills and work performance
• To assist and support ad hoc projects when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above (preferably in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related disciplines)
• Professional qualification in auditing or company secretarial practice, such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or AHKICS
• Solid knowledge of banking internal controls, risk management and corporate governance requirements, with related auditing experience
• Good understanding of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, Banking Regulations, as well as regulatory requirements and guidelines of the HKMA
• Capability to organize and perform tasks independently, with strong project management skills, a collaborative team spirit, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills and adaptability, as well as strong analytical mindset
• Being able to liaise with external stakeholders well and proficient in both written and spoken Chinese and English, including report writing