Internal Audit Manager / Senior Manager, Asia

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, Asia, the incumbent will serve as an individual contributor responsible for managing, planning, execution and reporting of audit and projects associated with the Asia Regional Office and Corporate Functions audit portfolio.  

• Manage audit engagements and thematic reviews end-to-end: Manage audit engagements and thematic reviews across the Asia Regional Office and Corporate Functions, from planning through reporting, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Develop risk-based audit approaches: Design audit strategies, programs, and testing procedures that effectively assess key risks, controls, regulatory requirements, and business objectives under the supervision of Internal Audit Director, Asia.
• Evaluate risk and control effectiveness: Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify root causes of control weaknesses, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
• Prepare and present audit reports: Draft audit reports and communicate audit observations, risk implications, and recommendations to management in a clear and concise manner.
• Manage audit findings and emerging risks: Monitor the status of audit issues, validate remediation activities, identify systemic control weaknesses and emerging risks, and provide insights to management and Internal Audit leadership.
• Contribute to annual audit planning: Assign in developing the annual audit plan for assigned client group.
• Maintain professional expertise and BOLDER mindset: Stay current with developments in auditing, risk management, insurance industry practices, and regulatory requirements, and apply leading practices to enhance audit quality and business insights.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related financial services experience, preferably within the insurance, asset management, or broader financial services sector.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex audits and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory requirements and industry practices across Asia is preferred.
• Experience using audit and data analytics tools, including AI-enabled solutions, Archer, ACL, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong capability to translate audit insights into practical, risk-based recommendations and influence positive business outcomes.

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