Ho Chi Minh City
Internal Audit Manager
We are seeking a highly analytical, intellectually curious and commercially minded auditor who thrives in a dynamic and complex environment.
The successful candidate will be:
- A collaborative team player who actively engages with stakeholders, builds relationships and seeks to understand the business through open dialogue and observation.
- An effective communicator who enjoys interacting with people at all levels of the organisation rather than relying solely on documents, reports or desk-based analysis.
- A fast learner who can quickly understand unfamiliar businesses, products and operating models with minimal guidance.
- An independent thinker capable of assessing risks from first principles rather than relying solely on standard audit programs or checklists.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and challenging stakeholders constructively.
- Self-motivated, resourceful and capable of working autonomously.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Audit Execution & Independent Risk Assessment
- Partner with the Head of Internal Audit to execute the full audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through reporting and follow-up.
- Rapidly develop an understanding of the Group’s diverse investment and operating businesses, including Open-End Funds (OEF), Closed-End Funds (CEF), ETFs, Institutional Mandates (IMA), Venture Capital, Private Equity, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and corporate functions.
- Independently assess business processes, risks and controls, identifying control gaps, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Design audit scopes, testing approaches and audit programs using data analytics, stakeholder interviews, walkthroughs and professional judgment.
- Apply critical thinking and professional skepticism to investigate issues, challenge assumptions and identify risks beyond standard control testing.
- Formulate practical, risk-based recommendations and provide clear conclusions on the effectiveness of the control environment.
- Communicate audit observations effectively to management and senior stakeholders, driving meaningful improvements in governance, risk management and controls.
- Deliver high-quality audit work in accordance with professional standards and departmental expectations.
- Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Support advisory reviews, investigations and other special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum seven years of experience in risk consulting, external audit, or internal audit role within the financial services industry.
- Knowledge of asset management, including traditional and alternative assets.
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA).
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and within a small team setting.
- Strong English and Vietnamese communication skills (written and verbal)
- Audit techniques, such as data analysis, control design assessment, control effectiveness testing, outcome-based testing.
- Experience leveraging AI, data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance risk assessment, testing efficiency and audit insights. Familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Python, Copilot or other AI-enabled solutions is an advantage.
To apply for this job email your details to application@vinacapital.com
