CLIENT SUMMARY
Our Client is a trusted digital exchange in Asia and globally for institutional investors. They are growing exponentially and is seeking to hire a Head of Internal Audit that will report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
RESPONSILBILITIES
- Lead, plan and perform internal audit projects
- Contribute to Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Annual Audit Plan development
- Conduct Internal Audit assignments according to the annual audit plan and implement audit plan including planning meetings, audit procedures, business review, gathering and analyzing data.
- Perform independent reviews and evaluations of management operations and activities to:-
- Understand key business risks and review adequacy and effectiveness of processes by which they are identified and managed
- Apply data analytics, e.g. big data analysis, analytical audit procedures to identify focus areas
- Review the controls which ensure reliability, consistency and integrity of financial, managerial and operational information
- Review the process and systems established by Management to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have significant impact on operations
- Follow-up with business unit controlling on agreed actions and report overdue actions to the Management Board and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
- Coordinate and proactively communicate findings and observations within the Compliance & Risk team
REQUIREMENTS
- More than 15 years of internal audit experience in financial institutions/fintech such as investment banks, foreign exchange institutions
- Experience in market, credit risk, IT audit and blockchain
- Good understanding of risk management and internal control for financial institutions
- Good understanding of traditional financial products (FX, Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities) and Digital Assets (Cryptos, Stablecoins, Loans, NFTs)
- A recognised degree in Accountancy / Business / Commerce / Finance or related fields
Professional qualifications (e.g. CA/CIA/CPA or equivalent)
Those with digital assets exchange experience will be highly preferred.