Assistant Manager, Internal Audit (Singapore & Hong Kong)

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit delivers independent, objective audit and advisory services that support Senior Management and key stakeholders in risk management and the achievement of strategic objectives. The role builds strong business relationships while running high-quality, risk-based audits that give value-added insights and meet the Company's commitments to its policyholders and regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of audit projects across the Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
• Define audit scope, objectives and timelines, and oversee risk assessments, control evaluations and risk-based audit programmes.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across business lines, fostering alignment on audit priorities.
• Apply deep knowledge of audit methodology, insurance industry practices and IT general controls to guide audit decisions.
• Communicate audit issues and recommendations clearly, supporting conclusions and influencing management to adopt sustainable remediation plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders in business, operations and technology, promoting control enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the audit approach, tools and working practices, and share knowledge to promote consistent application of audit standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Significant experience in Internal Audit, Accounting or Finance, typically 5 or more years.
• Sound knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, applied in audit delivery.
• Working knowledge of the insurance business, including key products, processes and regulatory expectations.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of audit and data analytics tools such as Power BI and SQL.