Internal Audit, Senior Lead

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

Report to: Associate Director, Internal Audit
Location: Hochiminh City
Function: Internal Audit
Role: Individual Contributor

Position Objective:
The individual will be accountable for the delivery of the annual audit plan through planning and execution of audit assignments. The individual will ensure value-added, accurate and relevant assessment to management by providing appropriate business-oriented recommendations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Management and completion of audit assignments

• Identify key risks at the local level considering the relevant strategies and business environment.
• Plan and execute the assigned audits/reviews and evaluate the adequacy of controls in accordance with the established schedule and quality.
• Lead, supervise and review work done by auditor(s) in-charge upon assignment.
• Prepare audit reports and lead discussion of findings and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Follow up audit issues and monitor implementation of the agreed remedial actions by management.
• Assist local and regional audit teams in thematic and focus areas to be assigned from time to time (e.g. data governance, strategic project and health related review)
• Perform review of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management in accordance with the applicable standards.

Monitoring/ coordinating with other control community and stakeholder management

• Coordinate in reviews performed by regulators, external auditors (for special projects, if any), and other groups providing assurance.
• 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.
• Involve in the implementation of new processes and systems of the company to provide an independent view to management of the quality and effectiveness of the projects upon assignment.
• Provide professional advice and insights to key stakeholders to enable informed management decisions.
• Develop rapport with management through regular communication of changes in business operations, emerging risks and potential issues, etc.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Associate Director, Internal Audit, Regional Audit Director and/or Group Head of Internal Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Team development

• Contribute to the development of the team through exchanging knowledge and experience with team members.
• Provide professional sharing and insights to team members where necessary.
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum seven years of internal/external audit experience. Supervisory working experience in insurance, banking, finance or a related industry is a plus.
• A relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
• Understanding of life insurance operations, industry practices and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge in risk management.
• Knowledge with audit tools and other software such as TeamMate, Power BI, Databricks, ACL (data analytic tools), MS Office, intermediate knowledge on IT.
• Good command of both oral and written English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data, identify key issues and discuss the issues effectively with Head of Internal Audit and management to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet milestones within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and multi-tasks.

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

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