Internal Audit Specialist (Bilingual Mandarin)

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. seeks an Internal Audit Specialist to join its Internal Auditing Department in Secaucus, NJ.

The role supports internal audit activities and compliance reviews and works with various departments to maintain operational transparency and strong internal controls. Key responsibilities include audits across finance, operations, and compliance, testing, documentation, risk identification, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or related areas; strong recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and internal control concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking)

Responsibilities

• Assist in internal audit projects across finance, operations, and compliance functions
• Support audit testing, documentation review, and basic data analysis
• Assist in identifying operational or financial risks and control issues
• Prepare audit workpapers and maintain supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information and follow up on audit-related request
• Assist in preparing audit reports, findings summaries, and related documentation

Skills

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Auditing/Business Admin or related)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to join its Internal Auditing Department. This position will be based in Secaucus, NJ.

The Internal Audit Specialist will support internal audit activities and compliance reviews. This role will work closely with different departments to assist in maintaining operational transparency and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in internal audit projects across finance, operations, and compliance functions


• Support audit testing, documentation review, and basic data analysis


• Assist in identifying operational or financial risks and control issues


• Prepare audit workpapers and maintain supporting documentation


• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information and follow up on audit-related request


• Assist in preparing audit reports, findings summaries, and related documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field


• 1-3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or related areas; strong recent graduates are also encouraged to apply


• Basic understanding of accounting principles and internal control concepts


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally


• Fluent in both English and Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking), with the ability to support bilingual communication and documentation

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or internal control frameworks