Head of Audit, Finance and Corporate Services

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.  

About the Opportunity

The Head of Audit, Finance and Corporate Services will report to the Head ofAudit, Corporate Risk Management and Finance. This is a new role within theaudit function with direct line of sight to Senior audit leadership, FinanceManagement and Business Strategy. The role is one of several foundational rolesin building an innovative and strong internal audit function at OKX  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the execution of global audit projects, covering financial reporting and operations, financial consolidation, and various corporate services(HR,   general   expenses,  AP,   Marketing and others) across multiple geographical and regulatory jurisdictions, with versatile product and service offerings.
• Deliver   timely and quality audit reviews, through value-add findings addressed with constructive and foundational remediation actions.Manage daily execution of audit work, including resource allocation and coordination, continuous monitoring, stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Manage daily execution of audit work, including resource allocation and coordination, continuous monitoring, stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Actively partner with stakeholders in the finance risk management and business to promote intelligent risk assessment and mitigation, through improving the control framework.
• Own and deliver the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition onto all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan calibration process with insightful and deliberate recommendations related to improving audit coverage over financial reporting and operations, accounting risk and other relevant exposures.
• Assist the Head of Audit, Corporate Risk Management and Finance in providing holistic coverage and assurance over financial reporting and relevant accounting risks, including   new regulatory/accounting requirements and focus.
• Manage a small team of audit professionals through targeted and cross functional audit reviews in various regulatory jurisdictions and licensing requirements.
• Support the build of a strong audit function in accordance with OKX’s corporate values and principles. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills in previous roles with substantial senior management exposure.
• An excellent communicator, collaborative by nature, with proven record for building strong professional relationships.
• Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, even in the absence of formal reporting relationship or specific regulatory requirements.
• Creative and innovative, with demonstrated ability to offer various solutions to reduce inherently high-risk areas and control breaks.
• Self-starter, with proven record to create execution plans, structure an implementation timeline, oversee execution and deliver results timely.
• Passion for solving problems and building teams with core competencies and expertise.
• Ability to oversee, manage, and mentor, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

 

What We Look For In You 

• 15+ years of relevant experience, with exposure to managing team(s).
• Substantial experience in financial services and/or risk management, including audit coverage of them, with specific coverage of accounting risk, financial reporting and financial operations is required.
• Experience with establishing, examining and/or optimizing SOX frameworks and controls is required.
• Solid understanding of relevant accounting standards (FASB, IFRS) and regulatory financial reporting requirements is a must.
• Financial  reporting experience with IPO readiness requirements and related financial reporting frameworks and controls is considered a strong plus.
• Experience in the crypto industry and background in traditional finance is con