Audit Leader

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Audit Leader to establish and oversee our internal audit function. This role is responsible for designing audit strategies, developing policies and workflows, building a capable team, and driving effective risk management and compliance across the company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build the Audit Framework (From Ground Up):

• Develop the internal audit framework, strategies, and mid-to-long-term plans based on the company’s business context.
• Design and implement audit standards, processes, and policies tailored to the company’s operations (starting from internal team workflows and gradually forming a complete audit strategy).
• Formulate annual audit plans covering financial audits, operational audits, IT/system audits, and compliance audits.

2. Build and Lead the Audit Team:

• Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing the internal audit team.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Establish internal work mechanisms and review procedures to improve audit execution efficiency and independence.

3. Collaboration and Reporting:

• Regularly report audit findings and risk control recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive cross-functional risk governance.
• Enhance the organization’s responsiveness to regulatory compliance (e.g., Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and tax regulations).

Requirements

Professional Expertise:

• At least 6 years of relevant audit experience, with 3+ years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Familiarity with systems and operational architecture of large internet companies or online business models.
• Strong understanding of internal control, risk assessment, process audits, and core audit practices.
• Experience in IT audit, data audit, or anti-fraud investigations is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or ACCA are preferred.

Industry Experience:

• Candidates with backgrounds in internet, fintech, or other technology-driven industries are preferred.
• Experience in building audit structures, processes, or tools from scratch is highly desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities; capable of building trust and collaboration across departments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance regulatory compliance and business development goals.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with international or cross-border audits and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with technical audit areas such as Linux server environments, database access control, and data flow auditing.
• Knowledge of international internal control and audit frameworks, including SOX, COSO, and COBIT.