The Job

Reporting to the Managing Director and Audit Committee, the General Manager of the Risk Management Unit (RMU) provides overall leadership and direction to the Unit. As head of RMU, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Formulating the strategy and direction of the RMU to accomplish its objectives, particularly, in developing and implementing a cohesive internal audit strategy aimed at mitigating a wide range of business, financial and operational risks;
• Working with the senior management to shape the vision for the development of Enterprise Risk Management in MPFA; and
• Functioning as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor for management on internal controls and risk management.

The Person

• A recognized degree, preferably in accounting, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent;
• Qualified member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent; 
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in public administration, accounting, auditing, compliance, risk management or quality assurance functions, of which at least four years should be at Senior Manager level or above, preferably gained from audit firms or sizable organizations;
• A professional and proactive leader with extensive internal audit and risk management exposure at the senior level;
• Excels at strategic oversight and tactical execution, particularly, in ensuring comprehensive internal audit strategy and plan in alignment with the organization’s aspirations and goals, as well as the development of risk management framework in the long term;
• Excellent organization, analytical, problem-solving and report writing skills; 
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and people management skills, and political savvy with a sense of mission; and
• Strong communication and influencing skills with strong business acumen.

(Applicants who responded to our previous advertisements for the same position from July to August 2020 do not need to re-apply)

Remuneration Package

A competitive remuneration and benefits package including a discretionary performance-linked variable pay, annual leave, medical, dental and life insurance coverage, and MPF will be offered. All new appointments will be made on a two-year fixed-term contract initially prior to consideration for appointment on a non-fixed-term basis.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending full career details and application letter, quoting the job reference number, with information of current / expected remuneration, availability, to the 立即申請 or the address below:

Human Resources Department, MPFA

Level 8, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre

51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

The closing date for application is 9 November 2020 or postmarked on 9 November 2020. Applicants not invited for interview by the end of January 2021 may assume that their applications are unsuccessful and their applications will not be retained for more than two years. For enquiries, please email by clicking 立即申請 .

The information provided will be kept confidential and only be used for those purposes relating to your application. Please visit our website for the details of the MPFA’s Personal Information Collection Statement for Job Applicants at http://www.mpfa.org.hk/eng/mpfa/join_us/job_opportunities/index.jsp. The MPFA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.