Assistant Internal Audit Manager / Internal Audit Officer in the Internal Audit Office (Ref.: 531712)

The Role

The appointee will participate in risk-based IT audits and non-IT audits, compliance audits and ad-hoc reviews, partake in office administration, and perform other duties as assigned. Specific job responsibilities include:

• Conduct risk-based IT audits and non-IT audits
• Assist in identifying and planning the IT related auditable areas and scope
• Assist in developing the Audit Planning Memorandum of each identified IT audit assignment, detailing the audit objectives, scope and approach
• Assist in developing the audit program by identifying key risk factors, expected controls, and determining the data/ information for testing and analysis for the assigned areas within an audit assignment
• Drive and organise the execution of audit fieldwork
• Perform root cause analysis, assist in drafting audit report and formulate recommendations

Qualifications and Qualities

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Information System and/or Management Studies
• Preferably a member/student member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or having a Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”) qualification
• At least 4 years’ experience in external or internal audit/management consultancy service, with exposure in IT audit
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (with Putonghua an advantage)
• Excellent English report writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in PC and accounting software applications.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, strong analytical and communication skills
• A good team player, self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and ethics

Candidates with less experience may be considered for the appointment as Internal Audit Officer.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 7, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency