IT Audit Manager - PERM ($, Bonus, Group Med etc.)

ADECCO Personnel Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO Personnel Limited is placing an IT Audit Manager with a well-known Hong Kong client. The role demands leadership of IT audit engagements, deep understanding of business processes and technology risk, and clear communication of findings to stakeholders.

Candidates should have 5+ years in IT audit or related fields, a relevant degree, and professional certifications (CISA/CIA/CPA/CA). Experience with ITGC, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Accounting/Finance/Risk Mgmt
• 5+ years in IT audit, technology risk or IT governance
• Strong knowledge of ITGC, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
• Professional certifications such as CISA/CIA/CPA/CA are valued
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• Self-driven with collaboration across technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of business, tech landscape and risk areas for risk-based audits
• Manage end-to-end IT and technology risk audit engagements
• Assess IT governance and control effectiveness, identify weaknesses and improvements
• Present findings clearly to business and tech stakeholders
• Track remediation actions and update on risk exposures
• Support annual audit planning and special reviews with Internal Audit team

Skills

IT audit

risk assessment

stakeholder management

audit/report writing

communication

problem solving

Education

Degree in IT / CS / Accounting / Finance / Risk Mgmt

Professional certifications (CISA / CIA / CPA / CA)

Tools

CISA

CIA

CPA/CA

Job description

Our client is a well-known company in Hong Kong and they are looking for a IT Audit Manager to cope with their business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the organization’s business model, technology landscape, operating processes and key risk areas to support risk-based audit activities.
• Manage end-to-end IT, technology risk and operational audit engagements, from scoping and fieldwork through evaluation, documentation and final reporting.
• Assess the effectiveness of IT governance, internal controls and risk management practices, highlighting control weaknesses and recommending practical improvements.
• Present audit observations and recommendations clearly to business and technology stakeholders, translating complex technical matters into concise, business-focused messages.
• Monitor agreed remediation actions, validate corrective measures and provide timely updates on outstanding audit issues and risk exposures.
• Contribute to annual audit planning, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives, while working closely with Internal Audit colleagues and management on special reviews and other assignments.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, internal audit, IT governance or related technology functions, gained within a Big Four/consulting firm or a sizeable organization.
• Degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or another relevant discipline, with strong planning and project delivery capabilities.
• Broad exposure to areas such as IT general controls (ITGC), cybersecurity, technology governance, IT operations, change/project management, third-party risk or technology-related regulatory requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA or CA are highly regarded; candidates with strong audit experience from Big Four firms / Financial Service Companies are particularly welcome.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, complemented by effective stakeholder management, influencing, communication and audit/report-writing skills.
• Self-driven and collaborative, with a high level of ownership and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders