Manager/ Senior Manager, Internal Audit

At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building dedicated teams is where it all begins. We're drawn to people who bring outstanding perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers. We also aim to transform our growing business and drive positive change in the communities where we live and work.

When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things happen.

We are looking for a Manager/ Senior Manager, Internal Audit who will lead our internal audit team for the Southeast Asia region. This role requires flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time, depending on project needs.

What You'll Do

• Execute financial, operational, and/or information systems audits in accordance with the Company's audit methodology and accepted professional standards. Perform in-depth analyses of business processes and risks. Modify the scope and/or approach as necessary to focus resources on the most significant areas. Assure reviews are completed on time and within budget. Adequately document audit procedures and results, and appraise adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions
• Communicate results of analysis. Facilitate discussions of best practices internally and externally. Negotiate with auditees to develop action plans to address control deficiencies. Provide accurate and complete information to auditees and other stakeholders on the state of business risks and status of action plans.
• Network with business management and stay current on key business initiatives. Proactively promote wide understanding within the organization about risks and control strategies.
• Identify and escalate any strategic implications and/or best practices to the organization based on audit findings. Based on analysis of the alternatives, provide recommendations for the optimal course of action for the operation.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree holder in Accounting and Finance or other related fields. Professional accounting qualification(s) such as ACCA, CPA, etc. is mandatory.
• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in both Big 4 audit firm(s) and commercial organization(s), particularly in audit, risk, fraud, investigations, and/or forensic audit function.
• Expertise in internal control auditing and/or a good understanding of a pension, mutual funds, insurance, banking or other business within the financial services industry.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability and confidence to articulate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to lead and coach a team and also be able to work well as a team member.
• A proven track record of delivering insightful and impactful audit reports to senior management.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to keep up with industry, regulatory developments and learn new concepts and methods.
• Language proficiency in English and Mandarin.

Who We Are

Principal Financial Group is a Fortune 500 global leader in financial services specializing in insurance, retirement, and asset management. We have 18,000 employees and 51 million customers around the world with over $714B in assets under management.