Senior Audit Manager (IT Projects)

The Audit Department is a high performing team which contributes to the integrity, effectiveness and efficiency of The Hong Kong Jockey Club's diverse operations, and helps management to safeguard the Club from undue financial, operational, security and reputational risks.  It has undergone significant transformation over the years to uplift itself to align with leading practices ,  and seeks continuous improvement to meet and exceed senior stakeholders’ expectation of a strategic, forward looking Audit Department that brings value to the Club by providing assurance as well as advising on systems of internal controls and sharing of best practices.

The Audit Department is a highly experienced team that undertakes a variety of audits across the Club’s diverse operations, including operations, project, incident and other special audits. 

You will:

•  Support in the overall coordination and management of all audit and administrative activities relevant to the assigned audit portfolio
•  Support in the risk based annual audit planning (AAP) exercise and the preparation and completion of the Audit Plan pertaining to the audit portfolio
•  Perform assigned operations or project audits within the designated audit portfolio and ensure proper discharge of Audit’s mandate in line with the Audit Plan
• Advise and collaborate with business management to identify opportunities/options in addressing risk and control issues with the objective to improve systems of internal controls
•  Lead the ongoing improvement of the audit methodology to ensure effective and consistent audit assurance, alignment with the Club’s management activity and industry best practices
• Motivate, coach and develop Audit staff to raise their proficiencies on internal audits, and cultivate and nurture the required competencies, as well as suggest better ways to achieve relevant Audit’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
•  Support the review and updating of audit standards and guidelines

You should have:

• University degree with relevant professional qualification(s) such as CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, ACFE, etc.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of internal auditing or related experience, with excellent knowledge of financial, operational and/or information system auditing and hands-on experience in leading and managing complex audits (additionally, professional experience in Mainland China is advantageous)
• Depending on the audit portfolio, technical knowledge and understanding of industry best practices in some of the following areas:
  o    Horse racing and wagering
  o    Charities and not-for-profit operations
  o    Information technology and cyber security
  o    Agile project management
  o    Catering and hospitality
  o    Property construction
  o    Asset/facilities management
  o    Human resources
  o    Finance and treasury
  o    Procurement
  o    Project management
  o    Supply chain
  o    Risk management and business continuity planning
  o    Legal and compliance

• Proven record in risk assessment and internal control evaluation at sizeable public accountant firm(s) and/or multinational corporate(s)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills
• Excellent people and relationship management skills in leading and interacting with management and staff within and outside the Audit Department
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent activities and work under pressure
• High professional and ethical standards

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.