MASASHI (MARSH) OTANI
Vice President, Internal Auditor
Summary
The forward-thinking individual with a great understanding of auditing procedures. Resourceful Internal Auditor professional with more than 8 years of expertise in audit preparation and reporting.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced with conducting comprehensive internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Vice President, Internal Auditor
United Overseas Bank Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Executing risk-based audits and special reviews on designated entities in Hong Kong and overseas branches
- Continuous risk monitoring by attending committees and interviewing relevant personnel
- Development and modification of audit programs to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Developing risk assessments on the designated auditable entities and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Regulatory and self-assessment audit requested by Hong Kong Monetary Authorities
- Obtain agreements from the auditees on the audit recommendations and corrective actions
- Using a Root Cause Analysis mindset to gather intelligence and prioritize the focused area during the audit assignment
- Create, refine, and continuously review internal policy and approval processes to tighten the control around high-risk areas
- Assist in preparing audit committee presentation materials and minutes
- Supporting superiors with planning and administrative assistance
- Provide consulting and advisory services to auditees to ensure compliance with local regulators
Vice President, Internal Auditor
MIZUHO BANK LIMITED
11.2015 - 11.2023
- Executing risk-based audits and special reviews on designated entities in Hong Kong and overseas branches
- Continuous risk monitoring by attending committees and interviewing relevant personnel
- Development and modification of audit programs to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Developing risk assessments on the designated auditable entities and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Regulatory and self-assessment audit requested by Hong Kong Monetary Authorities
- Obtain agreements from the auditees on the audit recommendations and corrective actions
- Using a Root Cause Analysis mindset to gather intelligence and prioritize the focused area during the audit assignment
- Create, refine, and continuously review internal policy and approval processes to tighten the control around high-risk areas
- Assist in preparing audit committee presentation materials and minutes
- Supporting superiors with planning and administrative assistance
- Provide consulting and advisory services to auditees to ensure compliance with local regulators
Senior Auditor
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Team Leader on audit assignments with primary responsibility for risk identification and mitigation, on-site client liaison
- Team supervisor on audit and review engagements with primary responsibility for supervising and coaching junior staff
- Appointed the first point of contact for the majority of assigned audit engagements, discussing requirements directly with CFO’s, Finance Directors etc
- In charge of the Annual and Interim Audit, which consisted of performing substantive tests and tests of details around materiality/account balances and concluding procedures
- J-Sox Audit
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand 01.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Logical and analytical thinker, with a strong problem-solving approach to work Displays initiative when seeking solutions
Superb ability to communicate and present effectively, using both spoken and written mediums, as well as the capacity to sway and display self-assurance in interactions with high-level executives
Capable of self-motivation and working autonomously Skilled in arranging and ranking tasks, making judgments, and recognizing situation that requires attention, escalation, and guidance-seeking
A communicator who is eager, self-starting, and self-assured
Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, and Ppt)
Certification
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS
Timeline
Vice President, Internal Auditor
United Overseas Bank Limited
11.2023 - Current
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS
07-2023
• Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI), Blockchain Intelligence Group
05-2021
Vice President, Internal Auditor
MIZUHO BANK LIMITED
11.2015 - 11.2023
Senior Auditor
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
09.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Canterbury
01.2008 - 04.2011
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