At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.If you sound like that leader, read on.WE ARE LOOKING FOR ......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. The individual will also add value to management by providing appropriate business-oriented recommendations. He/She will be responsible for the delivery of the overall audit plan, reporting to committees and management, and supervising and developing the team.
- Identify key risks at the local level for each entity considering the relevant strategies and business environment.
- Develop the annual audit plan considering the key risks identified at the Group Level, inputs from local management and the Audit Committee and present it to the Audit Committee for approval.
- Plan, lead and execute audits and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality.
- Prepare the annual audit plan and schedules, Audit Committee reports, monthly country reports and fulfil other regional or local reporting requirements.
- Monitor audits being performed by regulators, external auditors (for special projects, if any), other entities auditors and other groups providing assurance.
- Review audit reports and lead discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
- Facilitate issuance of audit reports to management.
- Follow-up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
- Direct the development of the team through coaching, training and providing timely feedback to staff. Motivate and inspire the team by providing them with the information and tools they need to perform their duties.
- Evaluate whether the team has adequate human resources, technical expertise and proficiency to cover the annual audit plan.
- Oversight the work of the team members and ensure that the working papers, draft audit reports and other deliverables meet internal standards and assignments are completed within budgeted time.
- Direct the development of the team through coaching, training and providing timely feedback to staff. Motivate and inspire the team by providing them with the information and tools they need to perform their duties.
- Ensure achievement of departmental goals.
- 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.
- Provide professional advice and insights to management to enable informed management decisions.
- Advocate and influence the highest standards of ethics, discipline, and professionalism within the organisation.
- Involve in the implementation of new processes and systems of the company to provide an independent view to management of the quality and effectiveness of the projects.
- Take the initiative in improving self through classroom and on-the-job trainings.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Regional Director, GIA in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.
Job Requirements:- Minimum 15 years of internal/ external audit experience or 12 years of experience in the insurance, financial or a related industry with solid experience in a regional role managing and developing audit team based in multiple geographical locations.
- A relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of insurance operations and legislative/ regulatory requirements.
- Good command of both verbal and written English.
- Excellent analytical, written/ verbal communication, presentation, influential, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Strong leadership, project management and people development skills.
- Ability to lead the team members to work under pressure and meet milestones within time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Solid problem-solving skills, ability to coach the team members to analyse complex data, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate and discuss the issues effectively with management to reach appropriate conclusions.
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly and multi-task.
- Strong working knowledge in using audit tools and other software such as Teammate, ACL (data analytics tool), MS Office, intermediate knowledge in technology.
