Internal Audit Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Internal Audit Manager to build and lead our internal audit function from the ground up. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing risk-based audit plans, evaluating internal controls, and implementing operational risk frameworks across all business units. Working closely with senior leadership and business heads, you will play a critical role in strengthening corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding robust control mechanisms to support sustainable business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop internal audit function for the group companies
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audit projects across various business units, processes, practices and procedures
• Review and assess the effectiveness of internal control procedures and processes, providing actionable recommendations to business unit heads and senior management
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement operational risk management frameworks across all business lines and support functions
• Collaborate with business units and senior management to formulate, develop, and implement company policies and procedures
• Recommend and oversee swift corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies and non-compliances issues
• Laise with external parties (e.g. external auditors, regulatory bodies) and fulfill ad-hoc reporting or submission requests from senior management

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Accounting, Risk Management, Finance, or relevant business-related discipline
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CIA or FRM) is a must
• Minimum of5 to 8 years of relevant experience gained from sizeable accounting/audit firms or listed companies
• Knowledge of or experience in the money lending industry is a distinct advantage
• Strong skill in policy formulation and professional audit report writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken in English and Chinese
• Good analytical, problem-solving, judgement, and interpersonal and communications skills