Accountabilities: To provide value adding contribution to audit reviews of processes, controls and systems, within Prudential and across the other business units in the Group as required

Project/Audit Execution:

Deliver good quality audit assignments in line with audit methodology, Group requirements and standards, resulting in accurate and complete identification of issues
Execute the audits in the approved audit plan including risk assessment and control management over operations’ effectiveness and compliance with all applicable standards and regulations

o Understand the business, risk and controls through information gathered on the audit scope area, involvement in walkthroughs and discussions with management
o Review the adequacy and efficiency of the controls in place via review of documented procedures and conducting audit testing
o Working papers are documented properly in accordance with Audit Methodology and approved within the established deadline
o Responsible for discussing the audit report and findings with senior management and ensuring that appropriate responses are obtained for each issue raised in the report, including demonstration of good conflict management skill and remaining professional when criticised
o Draft internal audit report for discussion with management and auditee management, including display of good and concise presentation of issues/risks
o Monitor progress and adequacy of actions taken to rectify and close out audit issues

As an audit in-charge, take responsibility of the assignment and demonstrate good project management skill when planning for audit assignments, which includes resource allocations and scheduling, communicate objectives to key stakeholders, identify focus areas, formulate review strategies and the audits are delivered on time
As an audit in-charge, manage a team of auditors on an audit assignment basis, with responsibility for coaching and mentoring individuals and providing feedback on performance following completion of each assignment
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, synthesise, organise and interpret data and information
Continuous monitoring of emerging risks and key changes to the businesses, and are factored in the risk assessment of the audit planning process

Self Development: Keeps abreast of new information and developments in the industry or best practices in auditing (e.g., by reading, liaising with organization and business core group contacts, or by attending learning and training events)

Relationship Management:

Routinely engages and meets business stakeholders as part of continuous monitoring activities
To promote IA Dept and the service it provides by building strong and effective working relationships with senior management, other staff and external auditors

Reporting and Management Information: At the request of the Management, assist in the preparation of internal audit reports and papers for Board and Management committee reporting, on the status of the audit plan, audit results and issues status

Requirement:

Post Qualification - at least 3 years experience in an IA and/or second line role, management experience an advantage
Recognised Audit or Accountancy Qualification
Additional qualifications such as CIA, CISA beneficial
Data Analytics experience will be advantageous
Apart from business-as-usual audit work, have track records of delivering impactful initiatives/ products which have helped elevate the function (e.g. helped automate a certain manual process/ delivered an automated dashboard for more efficient risk identification etc.) will be advantageous
Good understanding of the local regulations
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrable experience of influencing and challenging senior management and building excellent relationships
Track record producing value-adding, commercially realistic recommendations in risk, consultancy or internal audit environment
Leading edge risk management knowledge and expertise
Relevant industry experience
High attention to detail and critical thinking ability
Good Team player, who can gain the professional respect of the team