Report to: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Ho Chi Minh

Function: Internal Audit

Role: Individual Contributor

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an Internal Audit, Senior Lead who 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 value added, accurate and relevant assessment to management by providing appropriate business-oriented recommendations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management and completion of audit plan

- Identify key risks at the local level considering the relevant strategies and business environment.

- Plan and execute assigned audits/reviews and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality.

- Lead, supervise 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 monitor the 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 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 effectiveness of risk management in accordance with the applicable standards.

2. Monitoring/ coordinating with other control community and stakeholder management

- 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 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 Head of Internal Audit, Regional Audit Director and/or Group Head of Internal Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

3. Team development

- Contribute to the development of the team through exchanging 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

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.