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The individual will provide management and the Board with an objective, independent assessment of the internal control systems through the planning and execution of audit assignments with moderate supervision from the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. The individual will also add value to management by providing appropriate business-oriented recommendations. He/she will assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit with delivery of the overall audit plan and reporting to committees and management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute audits and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality requirements
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan and schedules, Board Committee reports, monthly country reports and fulfil other regional or local reporting requirements (where required).
• Coordinate and monitor audits being performed by regulators, external auditors (for special projects, if any), other entities’ auditors and other groups providing assurance
• Prepare audit reports and participate in discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Assist with reporting overall results of audits to Board Committee and management
• Follow-up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Proactively contribute to the development of the team through coaching, training, sharing of ideas and providing timely feedback to junior staff.
• Identify ways to improve the audit process and synergy among team members.
• Liaise with the control community and other members of the company to contribute to the implementation of an effective and efficient system of internal control.
• Develop rapport with business unit management through regular communication of changes in business operations, emerging risks and potential issues, etc.
• Take the initiative in improving self through training courses relevant to auditing and on-the-job training, enrol in training courses approved by Senior Manager, Internal Audit
• Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Financial and Non-Financial Measures

Measured based on the following:

• Execution of assigned audit projects with quality and within the established budget parameters.
• Fulfilment of the required Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours.
• Feedback from auditee surveys and results of quality assurance reviews, etc.
• Various quantitative / qualitative measures, e.g. time, quality, cost, feedback, etc., that are tied to the objective of the area of responsibilities

Communication Requirements

Communicate to the following to accomplish the delivery of the audit plan.

• Internal – All levels of staff within Group Internal Audit and other business functions in the company (Group and local)
• External – external auditors, Board Committee  or other regulatory agencies, when required

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum five years of internal/external audit experience or five years of experience in the insurance, financial or a related industry
• A relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Knowledge with audit tools and other software such as ACL (data analytic tools) and MS Office, intermediate knowledge on IT
• Good command of both oral and written English
• Good team player who is committed to achieve results
• Ability to work under pressure and meet milestones within time, cost and quality constraints
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and multi-task

Reporting Structure and Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit

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