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29 Jun 2020
Job Opportunity : Senior Audit Manager (150K)
Position
Senior Audit Manager (150K)
Our Client
An International Life Insurance
Location
Bangkok
Report to
Senior Audit Director

Purpose :

  • Provide Management with objective analysis, detailed observations and recommendations relating to key Business risk areas to mitigate the spectrum of risks relating to the achievement of Business Objectives and Plans within P&L / Channel area of responsibility.
  • Provide independent, objective assurance that risks are being managed to ensure they are within the risk appetite approved by the Board.
  • Support the Senior Audit Director in his / her assessment of the overall risk management environment in Eastspring Thailand and An International Life Insurance Thailand.

Responsibilities :

  • A member of the GwIA audit team resource pool, responsible for:
  • Assisting the Senior Audit Director develop and continuously review an annual risk-based audit plan for asset management portfolio in Eastspring Thailand and Life insurance business in An International Life Insurance Thailand.
  • Managing the delivery of a portfolio of audits within the area of responsibility in line with agreed annual audit plan, continuously reviewing to ensure alignment between audit strategy and business strategy.
  • Supporting the Audit leadership team in executing a range of continuous improvement, administrative and reporting tasks needed to meet GwIA stakeholder requirements.

Accountabilities:

  • Required to have a good working relationship with Audit Directors and other members of the Internal Audit management team.
  • Key accountabilities include building and sustaining good working relationships with senior operational line management.
  • Help to construct the annual audit plan in consultation with their colleagues and business line management. Clear articulation of specialist audit and resource needs to deliver the annual audit plan provided to Technical Leads.
  • Are responsible individually and collectively for the scheduling of the resources of the Audit Plan. Ongoing liaison with the GwIA Practice Team to ensure effective management of the GwIA resource plan.
  • Manage a large portfolio of varied audit assignments to time, quality and budget. Managers have a responsibility for reviewing the audit working papers in line with the GwIA audit methodology.
  • Project managing a team with responsibility for coaching and mentoring individuals and providing feedback on performance following completion of each assignment.
  • Line managing a team of Auditors/Principal Auditors/Audit Managers within a matrix structure with responsibility for the line management of individuals, with responsibility for coaching and mentoring individuals and providing feedback on performance.
  • The Senior Audit Manager is responsible for discussing the audit report and findings with senior line management and for ensuring that appropriate responses are obtained for each issue raised in the report.
  • Ensuring a post audit review is conducted at the end of each audit assignment in line with the GwIA audit methodology.
  • To represent GwIA in management of stakeholder relationships.

 

Competencies

GwIA Auditor competencies PLUS:

  • Encourage auditor involvement in office and other professional meetings outside the project.
  • Understand the Senior Management and Audit Committees expectations.
  • Routinely seek information from the auditee regarding their needs and concerns.
  • Work with management to ensure audit programme covers all major risks the organisation faces.
  • Distinguish between issues that should be communicated upward and included in the Audit report.
  • Seek industry / service line training and stay informed about new developments.

Qualifications :

  • Recognised Audit or Accountancy Qualification.
  • Additional qualifications such as CISA and CFA are beneficial.
  • At least 8 years of asset management and/or investment banking audit experience (Life insurance knowledge is a plus).
  • Experience in usage of data analytics.
  • Demonstrable experience of influencing and challenging senior management and building excellent relationships.
  • Relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in successfully coaching and developing people.
  • High attention to detail and rigorous logical thinking ability. 
  • Good Team player, who can win and maintain the professional respect of the team.