Expert, Internal Audit

JOB PURPOSE

• Perform audit activities as a team lead or audit team member depending on the size and complexity of the audit

• Assist the line manager in performing the functions, duties and management roles in the internal audit unit as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Accountabilities (1)

1. Execute a comprehensive audit plan aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives and regulatory expectations to ensure quality, timeliness, and effectiveness regarding operations of the responsible units/departments/individuals:

• Assess the materiality and risk managment of key actitivities, processes, units to timely update the audit risk profile and submit audit plan based on in-deep knowledge of audit methodology; internal control frameworks; profound risk management and analytical reports.

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and operational risk mitigation strategies based on good knowledge of audit methodologies, fully understanding of company regulation, legal framwork, internal regulation.

• Conduct thorough and independent audits of Techcom Life's operations, including sales, underwriting, policy issuance, policy administration, claims, agency management, agent commission calculations, product development and management, investment, financial reporting, etc., based on knowledge of audit methodology, risk management, financial reporting, analytical skills, data processing skills, risk on technology/data-related, etc.

• Perform root cause analysis for audit findings based on assessing the company's risk management and internal control and the impact of these isssues on the company's operational efficiency and regulatory compliance which requires the problem solving skill, analytical thinking , and operational risk management experience.

Key Accountabilities (2)

2. Perform the supervision activities:

• Perform supervision activities, including: review transactions with related parties under the approval authority of the BOD and General Shareholders Meeting, and report the review results to the Head of Internal Audit; monitor the compliance with legal regulations, internal regulations in the governance and operations of individuals and departments within Techcom Life; inspect accounting records, other documents, and management activities of Techcom Life when deemed necessary or upon request from the General Shareholders Meeting, the Board of Directors, major shareholders, or shareholder groups, etc., based on the following skills and knowledge:

(i) knowledge of financial Statements reportting to analyse balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents...

(ii) Data analytics skill to implement data-driven audit approaches to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

(iii) Regulation and laws knowledge to updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices in internal controls, risk management, and audit timely provide recomendations (if any)

• Monitor the implementation of remedial actions for risks, issues, non-compliance, and risk management and recommendations of external state agencies, independent auditors, etc.

Key Accountabilities (3)

3. Assist the Head to proactively research, train, and propose measures/solutions (on human resources, models, methods, tools, etc.) to ensure timely, effective, and comprehensive execution of auditing and supervision activities and participate in developing, amending, and supplementing internal regulations related to the activities of the BOS and Internal Audit in accordance with legal requirements.

• Ensure adherence to audit methodologies, standards, processes, and quality control practices

• Propose tools, solutions, and methodologies related to data analytics and automation to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.

• Automate audit and reporting processes to improve operational performance.

4. Perform other appropriate functions and responsibilities according to the law, internal regulations, direction, authorization/delegation of power/responsibilities assignment of competent authorities.

REQUIREMENTS

Domain expertise

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in insurance, risk management, audit.

• Fluent in English.

• Experience with international organisations (Big 4, foreign financial institutions, etc.).

• Preference given to candidates with IT knowledge or experience, particularly in data processing, information security, or IT systems audit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Auditing, Information Technology, Data Science, or Mathematics/Statistics, with basic knowledge of information technology and data.

• Preference given to candidates holding professional certifications in accounting, auditing, insurance, risk, or IT audit (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA, CFA, FRM, CISA, LOMA).