Internal Audit PMO

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Team Introduction
Internal Audit is a global function responsible for providing independent assurance and evaluating the company's risk management, governance and internal control processes to determine if they are designed and operating effectively. The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan by evaluating financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We work with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion.

We are looking for a specialist in the Internal Audit Professional Practices team to support the development of the Internal Audit function and to ByteDance's efforts to enhance its risk management capabilities in support of the company's business objectives. The specialist will play a key role in supporting the department with enhancing its audit practices and processes to meet industry standards (The Institute of Internal Auditors). Additionally, this role will help build and develop the department's internal and executive reporting capabilities, as well as support the operations in the department in professional training, knowledge sharing and culture building.

Responsibilities
1. Professional Practices Manual (PPM): Implement strategies to enhance the department's Professional Practices Manual (PPM). Support the execution of internal audit practices, strategies, and methodologies in line with industry standards.
2. Feedback Gathering: Continuously gather feedback across the department to optimize the Internal Audit approach and align it with maturity levels and expectations.
3. Culture & Collaboration: Assist in maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and open communication environment. Enhance cross-regional cooperation efficiency. Implement and streamline Internal Audit processes for collaboration with second-line defense functions.
4. Audit Management Solution: Contribute to the promotion of audit system construction. Summarize department requirements and feedback, collaborating with the Product & RD team for successful implementation.
5. Training: Support the development and delivery of training on internal audit processes and procedures. Assist in providing methodology training to auditors, as needed. Ensure team members are well-versed about the latest methodologies and practices.
6. Performance Tracking: Assist in tracking key performance indicators against department targets. Contribute to the assessment of the department's adherence to the PPM and understanding of key performance indicators.
7. Regulatory Compliance: Support Internal Audit in preparing for and participating in regulatory exams or external assessments, ensuring all audit processes meet regulatory requirements.
8. Quality Assurance: Work with our Internal Audit Middle Platform and Research and Development teams enhancing dashboards recording, observing, and preparing reports related to the status of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) activities and results. These include thematic issues identified and status of any remediation efforts, to IA management, the Audit Committee, and other partners.
9. Audit Calendar Management: Organize the department's audit calendar and drive execution of required deliverables for the department, executive meetings, and Board/AC meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
2. More than 5 years of internal audit working experience with a strong focus on professional practices, as well as hands on audit experience.
3. Experienced in the technology, FinTech, and financial services industry, with a focus on content, e-commerce, and payments.
4. Deep working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework.
5. Experienced preparing audit workpapers, issues, reports, and management presentations.
6. Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments, and deliver on commitments.
7. Ability to manage and operate across an international and widely distributed department.

Preferred Qualifications
1. IIA Certified Internal Auditor designation is strongly preferred.
2. Familiarity with regulatory examination procedures.
3. Proficiency in data analytics.
4. Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.

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