AVP, Head of Internal Audit Hong Kong

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life were driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring authentic bold inspiring and impactful.

When you join Sun Life youll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

• Lead the audit team in Hong Kong to prepare the annual audit plan ensure the quality execution of audits and reviews report internal control assessment and bring a disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organizations governance risk management and internal control processes.
• Support the implementation of internal audit strategic priorities in Asia and build a high performance culture and raise the talent profile of the Asia Team.
• Manage the audit resources to effectively complete the internal audit plans and provide timely and regular report to Board / Audit Committees regarding the control environment and control issues.
• Engage with key stakeholders (including the Board / Audit Committees) to be aware of emerging risk issues and key initiatives in the clients business and assess impact on the audit plan. Collaborate with Regional Office Second Line of Control Functions to promote overall control awareness.
• Other duties assign where appropriate.

• Has Solid knowledge of life insurance and/or asset management sector and the related risk landscape and regulatory environment.

• Possesses In-depth understanding of audit principles; is technically proficient in internal audit and fully conversant with the COSO framework of control or high ability to become so quickly including technology and actuarial audits.

• Demonstrates Strong interpersonal/stakeholder partnering skills and able to engage and influence others effectively.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills to lead a diverse team strategic thinking change management and project management skills.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) persuasive and able to articulate issues clearly.
• Experience with reporting to Audit Committees/Boards Regulators and External Auditors.

• Business Degree holder (e.g. Finance/Accounting) or related discipline.
• CPA CIA CISA or other relevant designations.
• At least 15 years of solid audit risk management and governance experience and in leading a team of audit professionals
• Experience with a large accounting firm multi-national organization and/or life insurance.

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