- Work with the Deputy CAE, Europe & Asia to oversee the internal audit activities in Asia
- Work collaboratively and develop relationships with senior management and stakeholders in Asia, representing the global internal audit function
- Develop relationships with each local head of internal audit to oversee the IA activities in each country
- Review board / audit committee materials for each entity, ensuring accuracy and consistency of reporting.
- Attend Board / Audit Committee meetings for each entity
- Oversee the development and execution of each countries internal audit risk assessment and audit plan
- Ensure each country follows the established global SI internal audit methodology and technology
- Review of audit working papers / final reports in Asia region
- Monitor progress against each internal audit plan, ensuring accuracy of audit management information
- Oversee the monitoring and follow up on the status of internal audit observations through regular interaction with the local heads and management as appropriate
- Understand / report regularly to the Deputy CAE – Europe / Asia, the key issues and themes arising out of the retail entities
- Identify areas of commonality across different audit plans and develop unified audit programs for execution
- Oversee outsourcing contracts for internal audit activities where appropriate, maintaining regular communication with outsourced provider.
- Review budget / spend / resourcing requirements across the region
- Oversee J-SOX compliance activities for entities in scope
- Participate in data analytics initiatives within the department working with the Professional Practices team to develop scope of continuous monitoring.
- Keep abreast of key regulatory requirements / internal audit trends in Asia for input into the audit plans.
The individual should have:
- Minimum 10 years’ internal audit experience of which at least 5 years in managerial level (background in Insurance or Big 4 desirable).
- Significant demonstrable internal audit experience working in complex global organisations.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing teams.
- Qualification in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Insurance.
- Sound knowledge of risk management and audit principles and an understanding of audit philosophy, methods and techniques.
- Significant and diverse internal audit experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and demonstrable experience in managing relationships with Audit Committee’s / Boards.
- Demonstrable experience of working independently and in a matrix environment.
- Strong communication, influencing skills and reporting writing skills.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Experience in the insurance industry would be preferable
