Career Opportunities

Internal Audit Manager in the Internal Audit Office (Ref.: 537300)

The Role

The appointee will report to the Director of Internal Audit. Job responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning, execution, and supervision of assigned audits aligned with the Annual Audit Plan and other ad hoc assignments.
• Conduct risk-based audits in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards, and in compliance with governing laws and regulations applicable to the University.
• Review findings, ensure quality audit reporting, and provide actionable recommendations to address identified risks.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and progress reporting.
• Support enhancement of audit processes effectiveness and efficiency using technology, analytics and market best practices.
• Coach Internal Audit Officers to support team and individual’s professional growth.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Degree holder (master’s degree holder preferred) in relevant discipline(s)
• 8 to 12 years’ relevant work experience in internal audit, governance, risk management and / or compliance.
• Experience in universities or educational institutions preferred
• Internal audit-related qualifications required (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE etc.)
• Integrity, leadership, strong interpersonal skills, decision-making, stakeholder influence, mentoring capability, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Data analytics (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, ACL etc.) skills and effective command on use of Artificial Intelligence to conduct internal audit assignments.
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred
• Excellent English report writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in PC and accounting software applications.
• Good interpersonal, organisational, problem-solving, strong analytical and communication skills
• A good team player, self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and ethics

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, totaling up to 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 and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

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