Senior Manager, Internal Audit

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit to provide management and the Board with an objective, independent assessment of the internal control systems through the planning and execution of audit assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Help identify key risks at the local level for each entity considering the relevant strategies and business environment.
• Help develop the annual audit plan considering the key risks identified.
• Plan, lead and implement audits, and evaluate the adequacy of controls according to established schedule and quality.
• Coordinate and monitor audits being performed by regulators, external auditors, and other groups providing assurance.
• Supervise in the preparation of audit schedules, Audit Committee reports, and country reports.
• Review and/or prepare audit reports and lead discussion of issues and remedial action plans with management.
• Facilitate the issuance of audit reports to management.
• Follow-up outstanding audit issues and supervise timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Proactively contribute to the development of the team through mentorship, training, and providing timely feedback to junior staff.
• Assist in evaluating whether the team has adequate human resources, technical expertise, and proficiency to cover the annual audit plan.
• Review and co-ordinate the work of team members and ensure that working papers, draft audit reports, and other results meet internal standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of internal/external audit experience in the insurance, financial or a related industry.
• A relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
• Strong understanding of data analytics in auditing (including use of tools such as Power BI, Databricks).
• Strong understanding of insurance operations and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of audit tools and other software such as TeamMate, ACL (data analytic tools), MS Office.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.