Internal Audit Manager

Reports to : Head of Internal Audit

Cathay’s bold new strategy for the future includes continued significant investments in our fleet, cabin products, lounges, digital and sustainability leadership, and people. We are in a phase of record recruitment and training that is driving our rebuild and growth and in this regard, we welcome you to join the Group Internal Audit (GIA) team. GIA play an important role in maintaining the trust and confidence that defines Cathay, and helping to ensure our operations move people forward in life.

This position will be responsible for managing a team in carrying out internal audit assignments across the Cathay Group, covering the Group’s key risks and end to end processes, including working closely with the IT audit team to deliver integrated audits. Individual will need to ensure quality auditing and consulting services are delivered in order to provide assurance over all types of risks across the Group:

• Providing objective assurance and independent review on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s risk management and internal control systems;
• Drives/promotes the vision of Group Internal Audit through maintaining a strong network across the business and building close partnerships with management;
• Hands-on delivery of internal audits (planning, fieldwork, reporting, tracking of audit recommendations implementation status), as well as managing teams of assistant managers and/or internal auditors to deliver work and working closely with IT Internal Audit team, leading meetings, analysing data, reviewing documents, preparing and reviewing working papers, developing and documenting findings and recommendations, and managing senior stakeholders up to General Manager level across multiple departments / geographical areas, who may have different views/priorities;
• Planning and deploying internal audit resources to ensure that audits are completed on time and on budget, keeping all stakeholders regularly updated on progress;
• 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 recommendations and solutions, which can be applied effectively and efficiently across a large and complex group;
• Obtaining relevant data and information including dealing with ambiguity and exercising professional judgement and scepticism;
• Assisting the Head of Internal Audit to prepare high quality papers/reports for the Audit Committee meetings regularly; completes the annual audit plan as agreed by AC and any special reviews;
• Engaging, influencing and challenging stakeholders up to General Manager level including understanding risks and issues and proactively suggesting areas where internal audit work is required. Providing thorough analysis to support the development of the annual internal audit plan;
• Driving change within the Internal Audit function including identifying and implementing improvements to working practices with a focus on quality and efficiency of internal audit planning, fieldwork and reporting;
• Providing coaching, training, supervision and feedback to internal audit team. Lead by example to motivate, support and inspire the team to deliver high quality internal audit work;
• Line management / direct appraisal of internal auditors / assistant managers, including providing timely feedback and performance appraisal to ensure required performance standards are met;
• Working independently under general direction including exercising initiative, independent judgement and proposing solutions to senior management. Exercise judgement in knowing when to escalate issues and seek support/direction if needed;
• Maintain professional development activities including external and internal training and professional associations, and share information gained with team members;
• Maintain professional and ethical standards;

• Degree from reputable institution and relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent designation;
• Minimum 8 years’ internal and/or external audit experience in an internationally recognised accounting firm or organisation, with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role on setting direction, providing hands-on coaching and review to deliver high quality and efficient audit work;
• Knowledge and experience of internal audit best practice;
• Experience of working closely with IT internal audit colleagues to deliver process audits where IT risks and controls are integrated within the audit scope;
• High energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment, striving to exceed expectations;
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to work independently and in a matrix and remote environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to convince and influence others;
• Great stakeholder management skills, including senior management;
• Excellent report writing skills and problem solving ability;
• Commercially focused;
• A team leader who takes initiative and is able to meet tight schedules;
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with teammates and all levels of staff members from various business units
• Experience in using data analytics tools and techniques
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel (up to 20)

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