Senior Manager, Internal Audit

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Responsible to provide management and the Board with an objective, independent assessment of the internal control systems through the planning and execution of audit assignments. The individual will also contribute to management by providing appropriate business recommendations. You will assist the Associate Director/ Director/ Head of Internal Audit with delivery of the overall audit plan, reporting to committees and management, and supervising and developing the team.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Help identify key risks at the local level for each entity considering the relevant strategies and business environment.
• Help develop the annual audit plan considering the key risks identified.
• Plan, lead and implement audits, and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality.
• Coordinate and monitor audits being performed by regulators, external auditors (for special projects, if any), other entities’ auditors and other groups providing assurance. Partner with internal audit colleagues in integrated audits where appropriate.
• Supervise in the preparation of the audit schedules, Audit Committee reports, country reports and fulfil other regional or local reporting requirements.
• Review and/or prepare audit reports and lead discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Facilitate the issuance of audit reports to management.
• Follow-up outstanding audit issues and supervise timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Proactively contribute to the development of the team through mentor, training and providing timely feedback to junior staff.
• Assist in evaluating whether the team has adequate human resources, technical expertise and proficiency to cover the annual audit plan.
• Review and co-ordinate the work of the team members and ensure that the working papers, draft audit reports and other results meet internal standards and assignments are completed within budgeted time.
• Assist the Associate Director/Director/Head of Internal Audit in training, mentoring and evaluating staff, and taking corrective actions to address performance issues.
• Liaise with the control community and other members of the company to contribute to the implementation of an effective and efficient system of internal control.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of internal/external audit experience in the insurance, financial or a related industry. Supervisory working experience is an advantage.
• A relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
• Strong understanding of data analytics in auditing (including use of tools such as Power BI, Databricks)
• Strong understanding of insurance operations and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge with audit tools and other software such as TeamMate, ACL (data analytic tools), MS Office, intermediate knowledge on IT..
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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