Internal Control Specialist (Finance & Operations)

Position: Internal Control Specialist (Finance & Operations)

Our client is a well-established family office and currently looking 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 ResponsibilitiesReview 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.

RequirementsBachelor’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