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This job is Assistant Director, Audit at Prudential. You might like this job because it offers a chance to lead audit assignments, develop strategies, and work on impactful initiatives to elevate the function. Also, it emphasizes diversity and inclusion.
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Kuala Lumpur (Group Head Office), Kuala Lumpur
Full-Time
few days ago
Job Description
Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.
A senior member of the Audit team, responsible for:• Assisting to develop and continuously review on a periodic basis the risk based audit plan for Prudential, aligned to LBU and Group strategy
• Lead or support in delivering the assigned audits/porffolio of audits which includes entire audit process from planning to issue assurance and closure
• Other GwIA driven initiatives
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:
Oversee the delivery of a portfolio of audit assignments and deliver good quality audit assignments, in line with GwIA audit methodology, Group requirements and standards, resulting in accurate and complete identification of issues
Take responsibility of audit assignment execution and demonstrate good project management skill when planning, which includes resource allocations and scheduling, communicate objectives to key stakeholders, identify focus areas, formulate review strategies and the audits are delivered on time
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
Understand the business, risk and controls through information gathered on the audit scope area, involvement in walkthroughs and discussions with management
Review the adequacy and efficiency of the controls in place via review of documented procedures and conducting audit testing
Working papers are documented properly in accordance with GwIA Audit Methodology and approved within the established deadline
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
Draft internal audit report for discussion with GwIA management and auditee management, including display of good and concise presentation of issues/risks
Monitor progress and adequacy of actions taken to rectify and close out audit issues
Manage a team of auditors on an assignment basis, with responsibility for coaching and mentoring individuals and providing feedback on performance following completion of each assignment
Promotes a team effort approach and shows appreciation for contributions of team members creating a positive work climate
Demonstrates the ability to develop and execute a comprehensive data analytic test plan for audits
Seeks opportunities to increase the use of data analytics testing by adding new tests to the data analytics library, and actively uses data analytics to improve the controls of the second line
Assist the GwIA Leadership in reviewing the work of the Audit Team
Continuous monitoring of emerging risks and key changes to the businesses
Construct and continuously review the risk based audit plan in consultation with other auditors and business management, are aligned with audit and company’s strategies and covers all major risks the business faces
Take a lead role in shaping the on-going development of the internal control processes through disseminating best practices
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:
Maintains good working relationships with the GwIA Leadership and Management team including functional Audit Directors and their teams to facilitate audit activities
Routinely engages and meets business stakeholder as part of GwIA continuous monitoring activities
To promote GwIA and the service it provides by building strong and effective working relationships with senior management, other staff and external auditors
Reporting and Management Information:
As part of proactive planning or at the request of the GwIA Management, prepare the internal audit reports and papers for Board and Management committee reporting (and participate in such meetings required), on the status of the audit plan, audit results and issues status
Staff Management:
Manage a team of audit managers with responsibility for coaching and mentoring individuals and providing feedback on performance
Strong support to the Audit Directors and able to back them up to handle ad-hoc matters
Requirements:
Recognised Audit or Accountancy Qualification
Post Qualification - at least 10 years experience in an IA and/or second line role, management (including staff management) experience an advantage. Relevant industry experience preferred
Additional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CAMS, etc 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.)
Good understanding of the local regulations (Takaful/Shariah will advantageous)
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
High attention to detail and critical logical thinking ability
Good Team player, who can gain the professional respect of the team
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
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Company Benefits
United through teamwork
Our teams are innovative, hands-on and collaborative. The power to share and collaborate requires respect, integrity and teamwork.
Open and collaborative culture
Our company is rooted in a rich heritage but to look to the future, we need new energy and perspectives.
Connect, Grow, Succeed
We are here to help our employees expand their skills and expertise in various areas.
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