Accountable for delivering independent, objective audit and advisory services that support Senior Management and key stakeholders in risk management and achieving strategic objectives. The role requires building and maintaining strong business relationships while executing high-quality, risk-based audits that provide value-added insights and align with the Company's commitment to its policyholders and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the planning and execution of audit projects across Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
- Oversee audit scoping and execution, including risk assessments, control evaluation, and development of risk‑based audit programs; review work performed by team members to ensure conclusions are well‑supported, evidence‑based, and aligned with audit methodology.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple business lines; engage effectively with management to align on audit objectives, communicate expectations, and address issues in a complex and evolving operating environment.
- Apply strong technical judgment by leveraging in‑depth knowledge of audit methodology, insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and IT general controls to guide audit decisions and resolve complex issues.
- Communicate audit issues, ratings, and recommendations clearly and credibly to management; support balanced conclusions and work with stakeholders to drive timely, sustainable remediation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by engaging stakeholders across business lines, operations and technology; influence remediation and control enhancement through practical, risk based guidance.
- Coach and develop audit team members, providing direction, feedback, and review of work to build capability, promote consistency, and support high‑quality audit delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement of the audit approach, tools and working practices; share knowledge and promote consistent application of audit standards across the team.
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; a professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA, CISA) or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Significant experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance, typically 6–8 years or more, with demonstrated experience leading or overseeing audit engagements.
- Strong working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, with proven application in delivering and reviewing risk‑based audits.
- Solid understanding of the insurance business, including key products, operational processes, and relevant regulatory and governance expectations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with practical working knowledge of audit and data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL) to support audit planning and execution.
