Internal Auditor

HR Plus; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Plus is assisting a reputable publicly listed group in Hong Kong to hire an Internal Auditor. You will assess and enhance the efficiency of internal controls and overall operational effectiveness, conducting operational audits and supporting IT audit activities.

Working with multiple departments, you will identify improvement opportunities, provide recommendations, track implementation, and help ensure compliance with laws and policies, while upholding integrity and objectivity in all audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of internal auditing, external auditing, or risk management experience.
• Solid understanding of internal auditing standards, risk management, and GAAP.
• Integrity and objectivity; ability to maintain independence in performing audits and reporting findings.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Develop annual audit plans based on identified risks and priorities.
• Execute audits by interviewing, gathering data, and evaluating controls.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and action plans for management.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and verify effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Ourclient is a reputable publicly listed commercial group currentlylooking to fill the position of Internal Auditor within theirorganization. As an Internal Auditor, you will assume a pivotal role inassessing and enhancing the efficiency of our internal controls, and overall operational effectiveness.Key responsibilities for this role include conducting operational audits, overseeing corporate governance and annual internal audits, as well as support IT auditWorkingin close collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders, youwill identify areas for improvement, offer insightful recommendations,and ensure strict adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Internal Audits:Perform comprehensive and independent evaluations of the organization'sfinancial, operational, and compliance processes. This includesassessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, riskmanagement practices, and governance processes.
• Audit Planning:Collaborate with management to develop annual audit plans based onidentified risks and organizational priorities. Determine the scope,objectives, and methodologies for individual audits and ensurecompliance with relevant auditing standards.
• Audit Execution:Execute audit engagements by conducting interviews, gathering andanalyzing data, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and non-complianceissues, and provide practical recommendations to address them.
• Reporting and Communication:Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings,recommendations, and action plans. Present audit results to managementand stakeholders, and provide guidance on implementing auditrecommendations.
• Follow-up and Monitoring:Track the implementation of audit recommendations and verify theireffectiveness. Conduct follow-up audits to assess the progress made inaddressing identified issues and ensure compliance with recommendedactions.
• Continuous Improvement:Participate in initiatives to enhance internal audit processes,methodologies, and tools. Stay informed about emerging trends and bestpractices in the field of internal auditing and apply them to improvethe effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit function.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience:A minimum of 1 years of experience in internal auditing, externalauditing, or risk management. Experience in a public accounting firm ispreferred.
• StrongKnowledge: Solid understanding of internal auditing standards, riskmanagement principles, and generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP). Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, andindustry-specific compliance requirements.
• Integrityand Objectivity: Uncompromising ethical standards and the ability tomaintain objectivity and independence in performing audits and reportingfindings.
• Teamwork:Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teamsand build effective working relationships with colleagues andstakeholders.

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