Internal Audit Manager

About FWD Group

FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 40 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.

For more information, please visit www.fwd.com

About FWD Life Philippines 

FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Life Philippines) launched its commercial operations in September 2014. As of end-2022, FWD Life Philippines ranks 3rd and 6th in terms of Paid-up Capital(1) and New Business Annual Premium Equivalent(2), respectively.

For more information, please visit fwd.com.ph. 

1 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2022 > Based on Paid-Up Capital

2 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2022 > Based on New Business Annual Premium Equivalent

Job Purpose:

> To add value and improve internal audit function by bringing innovative thinking and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

> Perform the full audit cycle to ensure the effective and efficient audit activities and compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full audit cycle from applying audit techniques (risk assessment, analytical review procedures, sampling approach to test process efficiency, etc.) to presenting the audit findings and areas for improvement effectively and confidently to the management.
• Develop and present quality audit reports with practical, effective and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions and assist in monitoring the completion of corrective audit actions including validation of management corrective action plans.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing annual plans and internal audit scope and preparing information for quarterly AC reporting and GO reporting.
• Proactively partner with business stakeholders and regional IA team to facilitate more efficient and effective audits.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules and regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are considered an advantage

Experience:

• At least 8 years of audit experience
• Insurance knowledge and experience is preferred
• Experienced in IT Security and well-versed in data analytics (using MS Excel, MS Access, or TeamMate Analytics)
• Must have Internal audit experience (or equivalent) and knowledge in auditing business processes and IT (i.e., application controls and IT General Controls)
• Experience in business process review/improvement and project management

Technical Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion in both written and spoken English;
• Interpersonal skills with focused attention to management need to deal effectively with all business contacts;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative teamwork
• Results-oriented
• Strategic and Business Acumen
  

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