Audit Associate (Opportunity to gain experience with one of the Big 4 Accounting Firm )

About the Job

• Understand the Internal Audit methodology prescribed in the Group Internal Audit manual and apply it under supervision
• Execute audit field work by following and completing test steps prepared in the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and documenting the work done within the planned scope and time frame
• Perform general control reviews and assess the business units processes under supervision
• Contribute to or plan the specific audits by:

-Identifying objectives, risks and controls;

-Identifying process design gaps, improvement opportunities and any instances of over-control during walkthrough of business units processes;

-Performing audit tests to identify operating effectiveness issues;

-Identifying and understanding the root cause of problems or issues and providing recommendations for improvement;

-Assisting the team lead or being responsible in the drafting of audit observations and audit report to specified standards with minimal editorial changes, which provide clear and sufficient evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion;

-Providing an opinion on the overall effectiveness of risk management and control of the audited area(s);

-Performing follow-up on the implementation of agreed action plans; and

-Collaborating with the team through idea generation and support other team members, team lead and reviewer with a positive attitude

• Communicate resource needs to team lead or reviewer on a timely basis; utilise resources to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff
• Establish good working relationships with staff members at all levels of the organisation
• Use data analytics software and audit management system effectively
• Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks
• Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company
• Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices
• Other responsibilities entailed

We are looking for people with

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIA and CISA
• 1 – 2 years of relevant working experience. However, fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Has keen eyes for details
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes

How you succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei.

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of AA- by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world's most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody's and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World's Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Bank

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