Management Associate - Internal Audit

Role Objective:

To undertake internal audit, advisory and other ad-hoc investigation assignments.  Your role is to ensure effective system of internal controls are in place, in order to assist the company in meeting its financial, operational and compliance objectives.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan
• Plan and conduct audit, advisory and ad-hoc assignments to evaluate and improve internal controls of the Company in an efficient and effective way
• Develop a clear understanding of the business operations and process flows
• Maintain proper documentation of working papers to record audit work performed
• Identify control deficiencies and formulate recommendations for improvements
• Prepare draft report detailing audit findings and recommendations
• Perform follow-up validation on the implementation of audit recommendations
• Interact with operational management effectively
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree holder or above 
• Possession of a recognised professional qualification in accounting, auditing or investigation, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent
• A minimum 3 years of external/ internal audit experience gained in “Big Four” CPA firms and MNC/ sizeable companies.  Prior experience in internal audit or SOX assignments is an advantage.  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, with ability to work independently and as a member of a team 
• Strong business acumen, excellent auditing, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong English report writing skills with ability to identify and articulate root cause of audit findings  
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work under pressure with passion to pursue for the highest standards
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight schedule
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required, prior overseas/ Mainland China education/ work exposure will be an advantage