Internal Auditor - Taiwan

Overview

This role involves establishing and operating an independent internal audit program, including annual planning, audit execution, reporting, and follow-up of remediation efforts. The scope covers AML/CFT, information security, asset custody and segregation, trading fairness, and related internal controls for virtual asset activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent internal audit system and annual audit plan.
• Design self-assessment and self-inspection mechanisms covering:
  • AML/CFT
  • Information security
  • Asset custody
  • Trading fairness
• Conduct routine audits and project-based reviews to assess the appropriateness, reasonableness, and effectiveness of the internal control system.
• Review the implementation of customer asset and proprietary asset segregation.
• Audit the virtual asset listing/delisting review mechanism and the effectiveness of unfair trading prevention mechanisms.
• Examine wallet management mechanisms, information system security, and access control management.
• Issue improvement recommendations for audit findings and track remediation progress.
• Conduct at least one information security management audit annually, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure audit personnel do not concurrently serve as AML/CFT compliance officers to maintain audit independence.
• Regularly report audit results to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Management, or related fields.
• 4+ years of internal audit experience in the financial or VASP industry.
• Holds one of the following certifications:
  • CIA
  • CFE
  • CISA
  • An FSC-recognized audit certification
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks (COSO) and risk management principles.
• Data analysis capabilities; proficiency in audit tools to enhance audit efficiency.
• Understanding of virtual asset business characteristics, blockchain technology, and the VASP regulatory framework.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin required to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
• Strong independent judgment, logical analysis, and report writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits.

Location

• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer.

Hiring Process Note

• The organization may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.