Senior Internal Audit Officer (Base in Beijing) - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The role reports to the Chief Internal Audit Officer and is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive, risk‑based audit plan aligned with AIIB’s risk management framework. The Officer will manage resources, lead engagements, supervise internal audit activities, and report findings to stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning and professionalism within AIIB.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly refresh a comprehensive risk‑based internal audit plan that provides appropriate coverage of key risks and strategic priorities.
• Lead enterprise‑wide and engagement‑level audit risk assessments by evaluating inherent risks and control mitigations, translating the results into risk‑based audit objectives, scope, and procedures.
• Lead complex assurance and advisory engagements to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, aligned with AIIB’s corporate strategy and risk appetite.
• Apply a strategic, end‑to‑end business perspective when evaluating risk and control design, operating effectiveness, and remediation, considering both immediate issues and longer‑term organizational impact.
• Deliver clear, balanced, and timely audit reports for auditees, Senior Management, and the Audit and Risk Committee, articulating issues, root causes, risk implications, and practical recommendations with agreed action plans.
• Serve as a trusted partner to promote and strengthen AIIB’s risk and control culture through constructive challenge, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic advice.
• Promote the value of internal audit by delivering high‑quality engagements and communicating insights that enable better decision‑making and stronger controls.
• Drive change and continuous improvement by identifying systemic themes across audits, influencing remediation priorities, and advocating practical enhancements to processes, controls, and governance.
• Promote the responsible use of data, automation, and AI‑enabled techniques within internal audit to enhance risk sensing, audit quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry practices, stakeholder expectations, and emerging risks, representing the IAO in relevant external events or forums to enhance the function’s profile and capability across multilateral development bank peers.
• Coach and develop internal audit team members, fostering an inclusive culture through effective feedback, on‑the‑job learning, and support for professional growth.
• Support the Chief Internal Audit Officer and Principal Internal Audit Officer in planning and delivering strategic stakeholder engagements, including agenda development, speaker coordination, and synthesis of key messages and outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key external counterparts to facilitate effective audit delivery, influence outcomes, and enhance trust in the internal audit function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10‑12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, ideally within financial institutions and preferably including exposure to MDBs or comparable international organizations.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline required; a bachelor’s degree with relevant professional certifications may be accepted.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are an advantage.
• Strong business and strategic understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, with the ability to apply appropriate internal audit approaches in complex environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices, including relevant frameworks (e.g., IIA Professional Practice Framework, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB standards where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience applying the IPPF across planning, execution, documentation, reporting, and follow‑up.
• Exposure to a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) is an advantage.
• Recognized as a strong internal audit professional, with the credibility to advise on audit quality, professional standards, and capability development.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and developing staff and/or leading engagement teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering significant outcomes for an internal audit function (e.g., enhancements to audit methodology, impactful engagement results, or measurable improvements in audit execution and reporting).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and AI concepts and tools as applied to assurance, with the ability to translate opportunities and limitations into practical audit approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across levels and functions.
• Ability to maintain independence and objectivity while building trust and providing constructive feedback.
• Social, political, and cross‑cultural sensitivity, with the ability to navigate stakeholder dynamics in an international environment.
• Strong planning, project management, and report‑writing skills, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.
• High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.