Report to : General Manager Group Internal Audit

Department: Group Internal Audit (GIA)

This role is part of our Group Internal Audit department who are dedicated to manage external and internal resources in carrying out risk-based audit assignments across the Cathay Group - its goals and objectives setting, resources planning and utilization, responsibilities and deliverables; reporting on compliance, regulatory and governance risk-related audits and reviews.

You will also be responsible for ensuring quality auditing, risk management and consulting services are delivered in order to provide high level of assurance over all types of risks across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives/Promotes the vision of Group Internal Audit throughout close partnerships with management and working with the senior executives to develop an annual risk-based, top-down and bottom-up audit plan for the Company
• Plans, monitors and leads the internal and operational risk and regulatory, corporate governance and compliance and cyber and data security risk-based audits for the Group
• Provides objective assurance and independent review on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s risk management and internal control system to safeguard assets, to improve corporate governance and to guide best practices
• Prepares high quality audit committee paper/reports for the Audit Committee meetings regularly; complete the annual audit plan as agreed by Audit Committee and any special reviews
• High standard of quality audits is conducted through understanding of business and risks, proper identification of issues; reports are prepared timely with high quality and issues are clearly communicated and agreed with the senior management and executives with effective recommendations and solutions
• Conducts risk assessments; identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks and opportunities for improvements
• Ensures common fraud/errors/irregular transactions including ad hoc projects like whistleblowing investigations are identified and investigated in timely manner as well as providing corrective action plans to mitigate exceptions. Provides fraud investigation support, as appropriate
• Supervises a team of 2-3 Managers and provides training and coaching to them; develops talent pool for the Group. Manages and supervises the audit staff (including external/internal guest auditors) in conducting meetings, reviewing documents and preparing working papers
• Works independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgement
• Budgets and monitors department budgets and spending

Requirements

• Degree from reputable institution and professional auditing qualification such as CIA, CPA or equivalent designation is beneficial. CPA or CIA is a must
• Minimum 12 years, of which 5+ years in managerial capacity and preferably with broad internal and external Audit experience in internationally recognized accounting firms and/or in-house roles is preferred
• Good knowledge of airline operations and related regulatory requirements is a bonus
• Possess high emerge level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strive to exceed expectations
• Strong leadership and analytical skills, and ability to work independently and in a matrix and remote environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including managerial courage, dealing with ambiguity, superior problem solving ability
• A team leader who is self-initiated, independent and able to meet tight schedules. Able to create and maintain good working relationships with teammates and all levels of staff members from various business units
• Familiar with Data Analytics tool such as ACL or equivalent. Excellent computer skill including excel, word, PowerPoint, ACL, IDEA, Tableau; programming capabilities, experience in SAP, WMS and POS are preferred
• Fluent in writing and speaking in English and in Chinese is a bonus
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%)

Application Deadline: 2 Apr 2025

Personal & Application Information

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