<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a Fast Growing Financial Institute and looking for a Internal Audit Lead to manage the risk and control functions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute internal audits, including operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits, with a focus on IPO-related controls and risks.</li></ul><p>- Participate in the <strong>US IPO readiness</strong> process, including the assessment and implementation of <strong>SOX 404 controls, financial reporting procedures, and corporate governance</strong> best practices.</p><p> - Perform gap analysis of current internal control environment versus expected public company standards; recommend and help implement necessary enhancements.</p><p>- Develop and document <strong>internal control processes</strong>, test procedures, and remediation plans in line with SOX and PCAOB standards.</p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (finance, legal, IT, HR) to support regulatory and investor requirements during the IPO process.</p><p>- Assist senior leadership in developing risk-based audit plans and provide insights to strengthen internal processes and control effectiveness.</p><p>- Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and management reports for the Audit Committee and external auditors.</p><p>- Coordinate with external auditors and consultants to support financial audits and IPO due diligence.</p><p>- Stay current on relevant U.S. GAAP, SOX, SEC, and PCAOB regulatory changes and trends.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field.</li><li>CPA, CIA, or equivalent qualification required; Big Four audit firm experience is a strong plus.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of <strong>SOX 404</strong>, <strong>COSO</strong>, <strong>SEC regulations</strong>, and <strong>US GAAP</strong>.</li><li>Minimum <strong>8 years</strong> of relevant experience in internal or external audit, with <strong>direct experience supporting or leading IPO readiness for a U.S. listing.</strong></li><li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, pre-IPO or public company environment.</li><li>Comfortable with ambiguity and scaling processes from scratch or early growth stages..</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today </span></strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference No. 67010-0013383518</em></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amVzc2ljYS55ZXVuZy42NDY4Mi4xMDkxNUByaGloay5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">