Assistant Manager, Business & Operations Audit

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for the planning, organizing and executing audits for the Great Eastern Group of Companies. You will also assist the Singapore Head of Internal Audit, Group Internal Audit, to provide an independent and objective assurance to improve the Group’s operations.

The Job

1. Ensure coverage of relevant regulatory requirements and recommend improvements to corporate policies, procedures and practices.
2. Lead or participate in the planning for each audit assignment to ensure performance of audit assignments, quality of reports and timeliness of deliverables.
3. Develop audit plans and programs. Ensure that these documents are up-to-date and suitable to the current operating environment of the auditee.
4. Ensure timely reporting of findings, risks and recommendations for auditee’s response and finalisation of report to AC (Audit Committee).
5. Lead or participate in other ad-hoc assignments including special projects and investigations.
6. Assist in the follow-up with auditees on outstanding audit findings through the issuance of Audit Tracking Report and verification of resolved findings.
7. Ensure that audit operating standards and procedures are observed, and requirements of the Quality Assurance Review are met.
8. Assist in the administration of Group Internal Audit and ensure effective and efficient usage of the Department’s resources.

Our Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, preference will be given to those with Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification.
2. 3 to 5 years of relevant audit experience.
3. Knowledge of the insurance sector will be an added advantage.
4. Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
5. Analytical, independent and a good team player.
6. Committed and able to interact well with all levels of staff.
7. Proficient in oral and written English.
8. Able to travel overseas when required (once/twice every quarter).

About Great Eastern

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers.