Internal Auditor Assistant Manager

Located in Vietnam and under the direction of the Senior Manager for International - Asia, this position will be responsible for leading and conducting audits within Vietnam and across the Asia region. Additionally, it will serve as the primary contact for all regulatory bodies in Vietnam, coordinating with the local management team in the Vietnam office to ensure adherence to local regulatory standards regarding audit issues.

Role: Individual Contributor

**Key Duties:**

- **Strategy and Execution:**

+ Actively contribute to the formulation of the annual GIA strategy.

+ Assist in the implementation of the annual GIA strategy.

- **Policies, Processes, and Procedures:**

+ Manage resources and schedules efficiently, overseeing small GIA staff teams and specific GIA projects.

+ Ensure high-quality delivery of assignments in accordance with audit standards, within budget, and on schedule.

+ Stay updated with and apply the latest audit methodologies across all projects.

+ Enhance audit processes through effective use of technology and techniques.

+ Utilize and promote advanced technological tools in conducting GIA tasks.

+ Facilitate technology adoption through hands-on training.

- **Technical Proficiency:**

+ Conduct risk-based planning, information collection, and risk assessment to align audit activities with the GIA plan, methodology, and standards.

+ Draft and prepare audit findings for inclusion in GIA reports with minimal need for revision.

+ Serve as the go-to expert within a specific domain of GIA.

+ Independently complete audits in complex areas with minimal oversight.

+ Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of GIA methodologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

+ Lead effective audit meetings, including planning and exit discussions.

- **Team Leadership and Development:**

+ Support the development of the GSSC team, focusing on the application of GIA methodologies, tool proficiency, and professional standards.

+ Manage personal career development and training.

+ Serve as a mentor, coaching and developing team members.

+ Oversee GIA staff to ensure adherence to GIA and company policies, providing on-the-job training and reviewing work.

+ Encourage team motivation and collaboration to achieve superior performance.

+ Proactively manage personal workload in coordination with GIA management to maintain high productivity.

+ Foster effective relationships within GIA, ensuring professional, respectful, and sensitive interactions.

+ Offer and receive feedback constructively to enhance performance.

**Educational Requirements**

- A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent blend of education and professional experience.

**Experience Requirements**

- A minimum of 5 years of internal/external audit in financial services such as insurance, banking, consumer finance industries, etc. Holding strong background in Big4 audit companies is preferable.

**Certifications**

- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is preferable

**Desired Skills and Abilities**

- Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining a keen attention to detail and providing effective coaching to fellow audit team members.

- Possesses strong communication abilities, both verbally and in writing, enabling clear presentations to peers and management.

- Skilled in persuading and influencing others to embrace constructive changes.

- Exhibits well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Experienced in managing multiple projects concurrently and collaborating with diverse team members.

- Flexible and adaptable to change, capable of thriving in dynamic environments.

- Proficient in the advanced use of desktop and data analysis applications.

**Preferred Knowledge**

- Deep understanding of risk and internal control principles, especially as they pertain to finance, insurance operations, shared-service functions, compliance, and risk management.

- Demonstrated ability in applying risk and internal control principles to plan, execute, oversee, and report on the evaluation of various business operations.

- Knowledgeable about internal auditing standards, governance frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.

- Familiar with the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

- Previous experience in the financial services or insurance sectors, with expertise in data analytics.