Senior Executive, Internal Audit

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform all audit activities for insurance and takaful operations (including Group Internal Audit initiatives) in the Company in a quality and timely manner, with reporting to Chief Internal Audit.
• Perform and deliver the audit projects in the audit plan in a quality and timely manner to ensure compliance to Internal Audit Methodology.
• Support Chief Internal Audit in the design and development of a comprehensive and relevant risk-based audit plan for the Company, with regular assessment to ensure the audit plan for the Company remains relevant to provide assurance to the key risks in line with the Company's strategy and aspiration.
• Provide expertise while maintaining independence to Business Units when needed, in improving on design effectiveness of controls.
• Provide expertise to Internal Audit team on improving internal audit reviews and operations.
• Support the Chief Internal Audit in preparation of the annual audit plan, Audit Committee report and EXCO report.
• Participate in business operations related committees (ie. CORC, ESG) and provide input from internal audit perspective.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or professional certificate holder either in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years working experience in Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent and preferably with experience in risk based internal audit in the insurance industry.
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or other related professional certification is preferred.
• Strong data analytical skill required.

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of Shariah compliance, life / family takaful insurance trends, regulations and business processes.
• Strong knowledge internal audit methodologies, risks and controls.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to engage and influence senior management to achieve the desired outcome.
• Leader, collaborator and team player who is enthusiastic, motivated and detailed oriented