Director - Internal Audit, Asia

Full time

About 2 months ago, from Sun Life Financial CA

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The Internal Audit Director reports to the AVP – Internal Audit, Asia and to the Audit Committees of select business entities in the Philippines. The role is primarily responsible for the delivery of internal audit services to all Sun Life operations in the Philippines. The role oversees the audit risk assessment and preparation of the annual audit plan for the assigned audit portfolio, provides oversight and direction for complex and technical audits, and ensures a high standard of audit quality and skilled audit staff.

• Technically proficient in internal auditing and fully conversant with the COSO framework of internal control.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, strategic thinking and change management skills.
• Capable of simultaneously handling multiple complex projects, flexible and creative.
• Knowledge in life insurance and asset management businesses and products.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
• Experience with computed assisted audit techniques and solutions.
• 10 years of audit work experience, 5 years of which involved managing the work of audit professionals.
• Manage the audit portfolio consisting of business operations in the Philippines, including timely execution, review, and completion of the Audit Plan, ensuring high quality standards in the delivery of audit services.
• Recruit and manage a team of pooled audit professionals based in the Philippines, including coaching and staff development, focusing on upgrading business, technical, and audit expertise of the team. Build a high-performance team by implementing industry best practices, and providing value-add services to the business.
• Work to influence management’s risk and control decisions to ensure that the organization maintains a strong risk culture and control environment.