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

Reports to: Associate Director, Internal Audit

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Function: Audit

Role: Individual Contributor

This role will provide management and the Board with an objective, independent assessment of the internal control systems through planning and execution of audit assignments. The individual will ensure beneficial, accurate and relevant assessment to management by providing appropriate recommendations.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Management and completion of audit plan- Identify key risks at the local level considering the relevant strategies and business environment.- Plan and implement assigned audits/reviews and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality.- Lead, handle and review work done by auditor(s) in-charge upon assignment.- Prepare draft audit reports, lead discussion of findings and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.- Follow-up audit issues and implement 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 and health related reviews).- Assist Head of Internal Audit in cascading new regulations relevant to Internal Audit, conducting gap analysis and proposing action plan to ensure Internal Audit’s compliance with the prevailing regulations.- Perform review of the adequacy and efficiency of risk management in accordance with the applicable standards.

Monitoring/ coordinating with partners- Coordinate in audits 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 implement an effective and efficient system of internal control.- Involve in the implementation of new processes and systems to provide an independent view to the quality of the projects upon assignment.- Provide professional advice and insights to key partners 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 Line Manager, Regional Audit Director and/or Group in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Team development- Exchange knowledge and experience with team members.- Perform the role of methodology champion through cascading GIA methodology changes, providing training and advice to local team members on audit methodology.

**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 relevant.- Understanding of life insurance operations, industry practices and legislative/regulatory requirements.- 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 analyse sophisticated data, identify key issues and discuss the issues efficiently with Line Manager and management to reach appropriate conclusions.- 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._