The President and College Office--Internal Audit Manager

Job Description:
Reporting to the Chief Risk and Assurance Officer, this Internal Audit Manager oversees internal controls functions for BNBU’s financial management, university operations and campus construction projects to ensure compliance with the central and local governments’ regulations. Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive internal control and risk management system for BNBU’s financial budgeting, asset and contract management, procurement, and campus development construction projects.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Periodic Internal Audits on Financial and Operation Management

• Conduct risk-based internal audits of financial budgeting, receipts and disbursements management, asset management, procurement, construction projects, and contracting processes to ensure compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Civil Affairs Province of Guangdong, and other government agencies.
• Assist in the Economic Responsibility Audits and Audit-on-the-Department for key personnel as initiated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
• Responsible for special audits on the use of research funds, campus facility management, health and safety, etc.
• Conduct specific audit projects as assigned by BNBU President and Provost.

2. Assist in Establishing and Implementing Internal Control System at BNBU

• Support the university management in developing internal control policies.
• Assist with implementing internal control regulations at the different levels, covering all key financial and administrative areas at BNBU.
• Monitor internal control deficiencies and recommend improvement measures.
• Produce periodic internal audit reports to the university management and other stakeholders.

3. Assist in Implementing Risk Management System

• Help develop a comprehensive Risk Register to identify and assess risks in all major financial and operational areas for BNBU.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for the University faculties and staff for the risk awareness and risk management measures.
• Work with administrative departments of BNBU to develop risk prevention and mitigation plans.
• Produce periodic risk-management reports to the university management and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management.
2. At least 5 years of experience in internal audit/financial accounting, preferably at a Chinese state-owned enterprise (SOE), public university, or government-affiliated institution.
3. Hands-on experience auditing large-scale infrastructure projects and construction contracts.
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
5. Familiarity with the Chinese government’s regulations such as Regulations on Internal Auditing in the Education System, State Asset Management Rules for Public Institutions, Code of Internal Control for Public Institutions, and other regulations on public tendering and procurements, anti-corruption laws, etc.
6. Capable of using Mandarin, Chinese and English in oral and written communication.

7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of integrity and professional ethics.