Richard H.

Assistant IT Audit Manager at Cathay Pacific Airways | CPA | CISA | CC

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

An inquisitive and open-minded individual with strong Management skills. Passionate in pursuing knowledge and skillsets. Strongly believes that success is a combination of passion and hard work. With a high willingness to learn new concepts and skills in an ever-evolving business environment and an eye for details as well as quality. Possesses the ability to adapt and take on challenges quickly without sacrificing the team or individual tasks at hand.

Experience

  • Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong SAR · On-site)
    • Assistant IT Audit Manager
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • IT Audit Specialist
      Jul 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong (Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Risk Assurance Senior Associate
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Data Governance, Trust and Analytics: Data privacy protection, data analytics, power BI dashboard creation data governance, internal controls advisory and assurance, project management and assessment, UAT support and system implementation controls. IT Audit: IT control assurance and assurance reviews at IT/finance shared service center organizations with SOX compliance requirements. Review of SAP, JDE, ORACLE ERP software. Data migration support: Migration environment design, source-to-target mapping, data specification and validation rules design, business reconciliation design, runbook design, project management, SQL querying, fallback and contingency plan design.

    • X-Venturer Associate (Innovative Leadership Programme)
      Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Rotation in Core Assurance - Institutional Group, Enterprise Group, and Financial Services: - Audit practice for companies and funds. - Performed fluctuation analysis and corroborate financial statements of various companies - Performed discounted cash flow analysis to evaluate the value of companies and support management assumptions on future cash flows. - Performed impairment assessment on goodwill and investments. - Evaluated expected credit loss in various financial line items to ensure adequate provision - Preparation of statutory accounts and agreed-upon procedures. Rotation in Integrated Urban Services - Government and Public Sector advisory: - Conducted economic and social impact analysis of the vocational training council and the integral role played by VPET in Hong Kong’s education system as well as in supporting key industries, particularly at a time when the rapidly evolving economic environment leads to drastic changes in manpower requirements. -Developed forecasting methodologies and models for projecting Land and Space Requirements for the Vehicle Maintenance Industries, evaluating current land uses and proposing measures in improving land use efficiency and support measures. - Conducted financial assessments for a leading theme park in Hong Kong on the strategic repositioning plan through financial modeling and provided support in obtaining funding from the Legislative Council - Acted as the financial advisor to perform financial assessments and provide recommendations for the Hong Kong Government on a licensing scheme - Assisted the Hong Kong Government in managing one of the anti-pandemic funds, responsible for the amendment log. - Assisted in the preparation of proposals for government tenders.

  • Chemist at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos

    -Support Chemical Laboratory to prepare breakdown checklists and assign safety tests for products in accordance with international, industry, safety standards and regulatory requirements -Use testing instruments and equipment to perform various kinds of product testings in accordance with related international safety standards and specific safety requirements

  • Private Equity Analyst Intern at International Alliance Associates Limited
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 · 6 mos

    -Global scouting for external technologies and companies (M&A–Merger & Acquisition) applicable in the oil & gas, water, downstream petrochemicals, enhanced oil recovery/shale (“EOR”), and renewables industries -Managing prospective portfolio companies and engage with CEO for business opportunities -Administrative work

  • Private Wealth Management Intern at AIA
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 · 3 mos

    Awarded best performer out of 9 interns throughout the internship program Case study on financial planning, created customized financial strategies and built investment portfolios.