Role Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, Asia and based in Vietnam, the incumbent will be responsible for managing, planning and reporting of audit engagements and projects associated with the audit portfolio for Sun Life Vietnam (SLV).
Main Accountabilities:
- Manage relationships with internal clients (i.e. auditees) and SLV's executive team members
- Support the Director, Internal Audit, Asia in the audit risk assessment and preparation of the audit plan for SLV
- Support the Director, Internal Audit, Asia to carry out the audit work (planning, execution and reporting) for SLV,
- Perform risk and controls assessment of the key business process/es
- Prepare the audit project plan and audit program
- Perform walk-through and execute testing of key controls and documentation of working papers for business understanding, business processes, business objectives/ performance / metrics, key controls, and test strategy to ensure meeting audit objectives,
- Report on results of key controls testing and propose recommendations to close any identified gaps
- Prepare the internal audit report of findings and recommendations for delivery to management
- Assist in the preparation of the quarterly Reports on Controls (ROC).
- Attend key management/committee meetings and performs on-going risk and controls assessments
- Identify opportunities to improve internal audit processes and implement them
- Stay up to date on current best practices in risk management and control assessment
- Manage multiple simultaneous audit projects within assigned time and budget
- Appropriately escalate project delays and issues to the Director, Internal Audit, Asia
Additional Notes
- Active development of key required skillsets
- Ad-hoc activities to support SLV requirements
- Contribute to IA process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Follow up audit findings to ensure effective resolution
- Self-update on life insurance industry trends and regulatory requirements
Competencies:
- Professional designation (CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFA) with Risk Management knowledge/experience, Life Insurance industry designations (ACS, AIAA, FLMI) and Laws background preferred
- University degree with minimum of 7 years experience in Internal Audit, Compliance or similar technical area required
- Ability to understand business processes and identify significant business risks and controls
- Proactive self starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong English communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Assets:
- Experience with IFRS 17
- Experience in Insurance, Finance or Accounting
- Computer assisted auditing techniques
- Experience in using Archer system
