# Assistant Director (Internal Audit) **Company**: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) **Location**: Kwun Tong **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Finance **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://hkust.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HKUST/job/Manulife-Financial-Centre-Kwun-Tong-Hong-Kong/Assistant-Director--Internal-Audit----Internal-Audit-Office_JR100354-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_4420da93-573 ## Description The Assistant Director, Internal Audit reports to the Director of Internal Audit (DIA) and is a senior leadership role within the Internal Audit Office at HKUST. The appointee will lead and oversee internal audit and advisory engagements across financial, compliance, operational efficiency and governance-related areas. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and oversee internal audit and advisory engagements, applying appropriate methodologies and delivering practical, independent and value-added recommendations that support sustainable improvements across the University. - Support the DIA in shaping audit scopes, audit approaches and review priorities, ensuring the audit work is risk-based, proportionate and aligned with University priorities. - Review and challenge audit work, observations and draft reports to ensure conclusions are well-substantiated, balanced, evidenced-based and clearly articulated. - Prepare, review high-quality audit report, management papers and Audit Committee materials, ensuring audit deliverables are completed to an appropriate professional standard and within agreed timelines. - Engage constructively with senior management and stakeholders on audit findings, risk implications and improvement opportunities, providing objective and independent advice while maintaining appropriate professional independence. - Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting practices, data analytics capabilities and other initiatives supporting the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Office. - Supervise, mentor, coach and support the development of audit team members in a collaborative leadership style, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their professional development. - Assist the DIA in co-ordinating co-sourced audit assignments, including working with external audit firms, where appropriate. - Support and, where appropriate, lead sensitive reviews, whistleblowing-related assignments, special projects and other ad hoc matters as directed by the DIA. - Develop a strong understanding of University operations, governance arrangements and emerging risks through proactive engagement with stakeholders across HKUST. Desired Competencies and Attributes: - Strong professional judgement, independence and integrity, with the ability to assess complex issues objectively and in line with internal audit professional standards. - Proven ability to lead complex audit and advisory engagements, including scoping, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork oversight, report review and management action follow-up. - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise fragmented information from multiple sources to formulate well‑substantiated audit observations and advisory insights without omitting critical details. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with ability to produce clear, concise and balanced audit reports and committee-level materials. - Confidence, maturity and resilience in handling audit challenges and sensitive issues, with the ability to deliver independent advice and achieve constructive, win‑win outcomes. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior management and facilitate constructive discussions on governance, risk and control matters. - Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex or ambiguous situations and operate effectively as a trusted deputy to the DIA. - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the University and develop a strong understanding of diverse operations and risks. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits or assignments concurrently, including reviews at different stages of the engagement. - Interest and capability in improving internal audit practices, including methodology, reporting, data analytics, technology-enabled audits and management information. - Strong technology literacy, including effective use of Microsoft Office applications, data analytics and other tools to support audit delivery and reporting. Qualifications and Experience: - Applicants should hold a recognised degree, preferably in business, accounting, finance, or information systems management, with at least 12+ years of relevant internal audit experience. - Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent are preferred. - Technology related credentials such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or practical experience in information systems auditing, data analytics or technology enabled audit approaches, would be advantageous. The position provides a strong development platform for candidates seeking progression toward broader internal audit leadership roles. This is a 2-year contract, renewable. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. ## Skills ### Required - internal audit - audit methodologies - data analytics - Microsoft Office applications - stakeholder management - influencing skills - professional judgement - independence - integrity ### Nice to have - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Chartered Accountant (CA) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - information systems auditing - technology enabled audit approaches --- Source: [Apply at hkust.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com](https://hkust.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HKUST/job/Manulife-Financial-Centre-Kwun-Tong-Hong-Kong/Assistant-Director--Internal-Audit----Internal-Audit-Office_JR100354-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)