ROLES
You will be a member of the FWD Vietnam (the Company) Audit Team to provide independent assurance, insight and foresight to the Company on the effectiveness of the Company's governance, risk management and internal controls. You will also raise the awareness of controls and risks to improve the risk culture of the Company through regular engagements with management and advise management on developing and implementing smart control solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform audit activities (including Group Internal Audit initiatives) in the Company in a quality and timely manner, with reporting to Head of Internal Audit, FWD Vietnam.
- Perform and deliver the audit projects in the audit plan in a quality and timely manner to ensure compliance with Group Internal Audit Methodology. This includes:
- + Developing the objectives, scope and timeline of audit projects with agreement from management
- + Meeting management to walkthrough the relevant processes and controls
- + Identifying the key risks and controls to be assessed assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls identified to mitigate the key risks
- + Assessing the root causes, risks, impact and remediation actions of the observations identified and documented in the audit report, with agreement and buy-in from management
- + Completing the audit working papers with high quality and maintain audit files in accordance with the Audit Methodology and local regulations
- Follow up with management on remediation actions arising from audit projects, including proper and timely verification of the remediation actions to ensure the risks are addressed effectively in a timely manner.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit, FWD Vietnam in the design and development of a comprehensive and relevant risk-based audit plan for the Company, with regular assessment to ensure the audit plan for the Company remains relevant to provide assurance to the key risks in line with the Company's strategy and aspirations.
- Support the preparation of the Internal Audit Progress Report presented at the Audit Committee, EXCO meeting and other meetings/forums with insight and assurance provided.
- Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Minimum bachelor's degree holder in accounting, finance or equivalent
- Minimum 6 to 8 years working experience in audit, preferably with experience in audit, risk management and/or compliance in the life-insurance industry
- Charted Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or other related professional certification
KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of life insurance trends, regulations and business processes in Vietnam
- Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risks and controls
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to engage and influence senior management to achieve the desired outcomes
- Collaborator and team player who is enthusiastic, motivated and detailed oriented
- High attention to details and have good analytical skills
- Ability to analyse large amounts of data and compile detailed reports
- Critical thinking ability and able to speak up
