Associate Director (Quality Control), Audit & Assurance

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead risk assessments and quality controls reviews to ensure compliance of all statutory, regulatory requirements and internal compliance requirements.
• Oversee firmwide risk assessments and quality reviews, identifying systemic control gaps and driving timely, effective remediation.
• Champion continuous improvement by designing and implementing enhancements to quality control standards, methodologies, and governance practices.
• Provide independent oversight of audit engagements, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance prior to issuance of audit opinions.
• Lead root cause analysis initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective action plans to mitigate recurring quality and risk issues.
• Develop and execute capability-building programs, including coaching, training, and mentoring to elevate technical competencies and quality awareness across teams.
• Serve as a key liaison with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, preparing high-impact reports and managing coordination for inspections, reviews, and inquiries.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging quality risks, trends, and strategic opportunities to strengthen the firm’s quality culture and risk posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 10 to 12 years’ experience in a similar role in a large international or professional services firm
• Experienced in quality reviews and/or internal audits preferred
• Able to work independently and possess strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills to communicate across all levels of staff and management