Internal Audit Department-Audit Management Associate

Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

This incumbent will provide support to the Audit Management in areas including on audit administration and management related to audit projects progression, vendor management, system access, budget control, trainings program etc., as well as HO and management metrics monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

Head Office Compliance & Audits (30%)

• Assist with the coordination of Head Office audits and compliance requests
• Assist in following up with outstanding audit issues related to Head Office audits and compliance requests
• Prepare management reports

Operations Management (55%)

• Provide administrative support to audit teams under internal audit department
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
• Assist with the monitoring of deliverables assigned to internal audit
• Prepare correspondences (e.g. presentations, memos, graphs, reports) for the department
• Review and update departmental procedures as directed
• Maintain a filing system and update audit records in related systems
• Establish, develop, maintain and update library of trade journals, trainings and magazines
• Assistant with the execution of Department training plan, including internal and external training
• Perform general office duties, maintain the fixed assets inventory and report any discrepancies to Team Lead

Vendor Management (10%)

• Maintain supporting documentation for all vendor proposals
• Conduct due diligence for vendors/consultants
• Execute the vendor management process in accordance to the Bank’s vendor management policies and procedures
• Manage relationships with vendors, including selecting vendors/consultants and ensuring customer service levels are met
• Report performance trends and issues to Team Lead

Other (5%)

• Support other departmental initiatives or other tasks assigned by Team Lead
• Organize team building events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is a plus but not required
• 3 years of working experience in risk management, retail or commercial banking in a large, complex financial institution and/or with big 4 accounting/consulting firm preferably in internal audit and/or external audit is preferred
• Knowledge of internal control environments and audit methodologies is required
• Accounting/audit/information system certifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, FRM, CFA) or equivalent is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills are required
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese (both verbal and written) required

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

Salary : $90,000