- Company Name
- OKX
- Job Title
- Head of Internal Audit Operations & QA/IP
- Job Description
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Job title: Head of Internal Audit Operations & QA/IP
Role Summary:
Lead the operational, resource, and quality assurance functions of the Global Internal Audit division. Design and maintain audit planning, reporting, KPI tracking, budgeting, and technology platforms while implementing a robust QA/IP framework aligned with IIA standards. Serve as the primary liaison between IA leadership and senior management, ensuring audit activities support organizational strategy and deliver measurable value.
Experiences / Expectations:
- At least 8–10 years of progressive internal audit experience, including senior operational management.
- Proven track record of managing audit planning cycles, resource allocation, and budgeting in a large, global organization.
- Hands‑on experience administering audit management systems (AuditBoard, TeamMate, Workiva, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and capability to develop QA/IP frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain KPI dashboards, monitor audit progress, and report findings to executive leadership and committees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and update the risk‑based Annual Audit Plan, ensuring alignment with company strategy and audit standards.
- Lead preparation, consolidation, and presentation of reports for the Audit Committee and senior executives.
- Maintain the master audit schedule, track status, resource allocation, and manage capacity forecasting.
- Oversee the full budgeting cycle: annual planning, forecasting, expense tracking, invoicing, and vendor relations.
- Design, document, and roll out a QA/IP framework, policies, and procedures; launch ongoing monitoring tools and scorecards.
- Conduct periodic self‑assessments, define baseline compliance metrics, and socialise QA/IP with the audit team.
- Administer internal audit software; provide training and continuous support for methodology and tool usage.
- Identify and implement data analytics opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and insight.
- Maintain the internal knowledge‑sharing platform, ensuring up‑to‑date templates, methodology documentation, and training materials.
- Manage the full onboarding cycle for new hires; oversee talent strategy, training curriculum, certification tracking (CIA, CISA, etc.), and competency mapping.
- Champion initiatives to improve engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IA team.
Required Skills:
- Strategic planning & resource management.
- Project management and KPI development.
- Audit methodology and quality assurance expertise aligned with IIA standards.
- Advanced proficiency in audit management software and data analytics tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills (presentations, dashboards, executive reporting).
- HR‑related capabilities: onboarding, training development, performance tracking, and talent retention.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional internal audit certifications (CIA, CISA, or equivalent) required; other audit or data analytics certifications a plus.