AVP, Internal Audit, Asia
AVP, Internal Audit, Asia
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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. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
The role in the Asia Region Internal Audit Team is responsible for leading the audits of the business in Asia. This role oversees the audit risk assessment and preparation of the annual audit plan for the assigned audit portfolio provides oversight and direction to teams and ensures that a high-performing talent is attracted developed and retained to deliver high standard of audit quality to our stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for maintaining the ongoing relationship with the executive management of SLF in the countries.
This role also supports the VP Head of Internal Audit Asia on various IA-specific strategic initiatives and ensure that audit methodology changes and best practices are implemented across Asia. The AVP Internal Audit also supports other activities in the regional office such as corporate development and transactions.
Job description (heading) / Description du poste (titre)
- Lead the audit teams 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 Audit Committees regarding the control environment and control issues.
- Engage with key stakeholders (including the 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.
Preferred skills (heading) / Comptences particulires (titre)
- 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.
Qualifications (heading) / Comptences (titre)
- Business Degree holder (e.g. Finance/Accounting) or related discipline.
- CPA 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.
Job Category:
Internal AuditPosting End Date:
03/09/2025Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
