Esprit is an international fashion brand that has represented style and quality since1968. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since1993, Esprit has headquarters in Germany and Shanghai.

This is an unique opportunity to take on a global role in a publicly listed apparel company that operates internationally. From products design and supply chain processes all the way to sales to customers, you will obtain insight on the operations of a global fashion retailer. You will also be exposed to marketing, finance, risk management, and other corporate functions within the Esprit group of companies.

You will be traveling internationally to manage internal audit projects, assist in developing the Group Internal Audit Department, and helping Esprit become a better organization. We invite candidates who are professional internal auditors, strong team players, willing to learn and adapt, self-motivated, have business sense, commitment, integrity, and have demonstrated leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Project level

• Manage internal audit projects professionally and guide team members in performing audit tests to evaluate the internal control system used to manage risks faced by various functions of the Group
• Liaise with senior executives and other department heads to determine work scope and communicate audit results
• Proactively push for quality performance of reviews and find solutions to deliver reviews beyond traditional audits
• Develop audit plans and programs in conformance with the directions set by the Head of Internal Audit, professional audit standards, and internal schedules, while taking into account suggestions from the business units
• Identify critical issues and recommend the appropriate courses of action/practical improvements for the organization’s operations
• Carry out special reviews or investigations upon senior management’s request
• Global traveling is required

Department level

• Deliver on the annual audit plan and assist the department in meeting annual performance targets
• Assist in developing the Group Internal Audit Department through audit planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, coaching junior team members, and finding new ways or tools to strengthen the department’s capabilities
• Share latest trends and knowledge of the industry and internal audit profession

Risk Management

• Assist the bi-annual risk management process and coordinating the risk submission according to the Group Policy
• Assist the Risk Manager in delivering the Risk Management Report to the Risk Management Committee
• Perform Risk Management Audit to ensure the procedures are in accordance with the Group Policy and up-to-dated

Requirements

• Bachelor / Master Degree in accounting / finance discipline with at least 6 years of working experience, of which at least 2 years should be in internal audit in a supervisory capacity. Financial audit experience is not mandatory but IT audit experience would be an advantage. 
• Qualification as a Certified Public Accountants is a must; other professional qualifications, such as Certified Internal Auditors would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures is a must as frequent travel is required (proficient in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Strong team player, willing to learn and adapt, self-motivated, have business sense, commitment, integrity, and have demonstrated leadership qualities
• Risk management, data analysis, and fraud investigation experience is preferred
• Immediate availability would be an advantage
• Candidate with less experience would be considered as Internal Auditor

Please send your resume with salary expectation to:

Human Resources Department Asia 

Unit 1101, 11/F Goldin Financial Global Centre,

17 Kai Cheung Road, Kowloon Bay,

Kowloon

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for employment purpose within the Group only.