Audit

Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan, covering key areas of the listed entity, including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and operational risks.

• Lead the full process of audit projects (including audit planning, on-site audit, report issuance, and follow-up on corrective actions), ensuring compliance with the International Internal Audit Professional Practice Standards (IIA Standards).

• Assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules, Securities and Futures Ordinance, and HKFRS/IFRS and other relevant regulatory and accounting standards.

• Provide professional advice on the latest regulatory changes, corporate governance development trends, and best practices of Hong Kong and global listed companies.

• Submit clear and professional audit reports to the audit committee, senior management and relevant external parties, focusing on revealing key risks, control deficiencies and executable improvement suggestions.

• Establish and maintain good cooperative relations with regulatory agencies (such as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Securities Regulatory Commission), external auditors and internal relevant departments (finance, legal, compliance, risk management, etc.), and promote the coordinated implementation of corporate governance and compliance work.

• Guide and cultivate audit team members, and create a continuous learning, ethical compliance, and pursuit of excellence Team culture.

• Follow up on the implementation of audit improvement measures, monitor the progress of improvement, and ensure that problems are timely and effectively resolved.

• Continuously monitor industry development trends, emerging risk areas (such as ESG/sustainable development disclosure, network security, digital transformation) and the latest regulatory dynamics that affect listed financial institutions.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance or related fields; those with a master's degree or relevant professional qualifications (such as CPA, CA, CIA, ACCA, CISA, etc.) are preferred.

• Have no less than 5 years of internal or external audit-related experience, of which at least 5 years must be spent in an audit management or leadership position, and have financial services industry experience (such as banking, insurance, asset management, etc.).

• In-depth understanding of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules, Securities and Futures Ordinance, HKFRS/IFRS, COSO internal control framework and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Have excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, able to effectively influence senior management and drive improvement and change.

• Applicants with ESG/sustainable development reporting, fintech or digital assets, etc. Emerging field audit experience will be considered as a plus.

• English fluency is a must; those with Cantonese or Mandarin abilities are preferred.