Business Audit, Consultant

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA We don't simply believe in being 'The Best'. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us. We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you believe in better, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

The purpose of Group Internal Audit (GIA) is to assist the Board, the Board/ Local Audit Committee and executive management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Group. GIA's mission is to provide independent, objective, reliable, insightful and timely assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes across the Group and appropriately challenge executive management to improve the design and operating effectiveness of these processes. GIA also advises business on value-added improvements to risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support business functions in designing and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Understand GIA system, technology and tool enhancements and its impact to audit scope and testing.
• Perform audit fieldwork, including risk-based testing and documentation of work, in line with GIA Standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain high audit quality in all deliverables.
• Execute audit testing on application controls, with consultation and support from GIA Hong Kong IT auditors.
• Identify key and emerging risks, assess control effectiveness, and promptly escalate issues to management.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with Group and local stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal assurance functions, second line teams, and external auditors to leverage work performed and support risk profile updates.
• Contribute to GIA system, technology, tool enhancements, including continuous auditing and the use of data analytics and AI.
• Support special projects, investigations, and ad hoc data analytics as required.
• Track and follow up on audit issues to support timely closure.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, act as a trusted business partner providing value-added audit insights, as well as contribute insights to internal audit Group Functional Leads.
• Contribute to GIA's continuous improvements and use of continuous auditing and artificial intelligence to improve productivity, efficiency and quality of audit reporting.
• Support continuous business reviews and other communications with key stakeholders and develop good and constructive working relationships.
• Pursue relevant professional qualifications and training to meet GIA learning requirements and maintain professional standing.

Minimum Job Requirements

• University graduate with a minimum of five years of relevant internal and/or external audit experience, preferably within life insurance and / or Big Four accounting firm.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and professional judgement.
• Sound understanding of life insurance operations, industry practices and applicable regulatory and legislative requirements is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Information Technology General Controls and Application Controls, including ability to effectively assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Proven experience in applying data analytics techniques to audit engagements; knowledge of audit tools and analytics platforms such as TeamMate, Databricks, Python, Power BI.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and people / project management skills, Ability to work independently, while also contributing effectively as a collaborative team player with strong commitment to quality and execution excellence.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining professional competence through ongoing learning and development.
• Demonstrated ability manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure and meet audit milestones within time, cost and quality constraints.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, independence and objectivity.

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You are required to obtain relevant licence if your job involves in regulated activities. Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date. At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we've been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way. Inspiring and supporting you to thrive - not just at work, but in life. Believe in better with AIA. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA