Internal Control Specialist (Finance & Operations)

We are assisting our client, a well-established family office to look for a seasoned Internal Control Specialist to strengthen our risk governance framework - with a particular focus on financial processes, payment controls, and construction-related operations. This role sits at the intersection of finance, compliance, and business operations, acting as the guardian of internal controls across key workflows.

Key Responsibilities

. Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal control policies, particularly in finance and payment approval workflows and construction projects.

. Design, enhance and implement internal control procedures to ensure compliant, efficient and well-governed operation.

. Organize internal control assessments and special reviews in key areas, issue professional reports, provide practical remediation recommendations and follow through to ensure closure.

. Develop audit methodologies, conduct risk assessments, and manage end-to-end audit engagements.

. Conduct periodic audits of operational processes - especially in construction projects - to verify compliance with internal policies and identify control gaps.

. Perform year-end or ad-hoc reviews to ensure day-to-day operations align with established controls.

. Help document and update control manuals, process maps, and risk matrices to make controls scalable and repeatable.

. Promote internal control culture by delivering training, communications and tool-based resolutions to enhance front-line teams risk and compliance awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above, ideally in accounting, finance, auditing, risk management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in internal audit or control roles within a corporate environment (in-house), with prior Big Four audit background.
• Professional qualifications: CPA (HKICPA/CPA Australia/ACCA/AICPA)
• Experience at top tier tech-driven, fast-paced organizations is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks, especially payment authorization cycles and approval workflows in financial controls.
• Proven ability to assess operational controls in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Outstanding communication skills, with strong proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, are required to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders across relevant markets.