Head of Takaful Audit

Zurich; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is looking for an Auditor to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on delivering audits with a higher complexity, engaging with business stakeholders, and utilizing data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. The prospective candidate will participate in strategic projects and contribute to the Group Audit team with their expertise.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Opportunities for internal mobility and career growth

Support for volunteering, charitable, and community activities

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing, preferably with exposure to medium to large size audits.
• Proficiency in employing data analytics for audit purposes.
• Strong understanding of risk controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local and global audits in compliance with standards.
• Assist in planning and determining audit scope for medium complexity audits.
• Engage with business stakeholders to finalize audit reports.

Skills

Data analytics

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Purpose

• Deliver local as well as global audits, with increased complexity, in compliance with the Group Audit standards and provide inputs for the creation of the rolling audit plans.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide specific risk inputs to the development of the rolling audit plan.
• Assist the Head of Audit / Portfolio Manager in planning and determining the audit scope for relevant audits of medium size or complexity. As Auditor in Charge, review work subsequently, in line with Group Audit standards.
• Deploy medium to advanced data analytics.
• Interact with business stakeholders to reach an agreement on final audit reports and corrective actions; oversee closure of agreed actions.
• Participate in strategic corporate change projects and provide inputs on controls and risks.
• Guide business teams on controls, risk, and governance matters.
• Report and escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Build technical, commercial knowledge, and business awareness through research and stakeholder interactions.
• Contribute to the global Group Audit team through professional skills and technical knowledge.

Additional Job Functions

• Achieve annual utilization targets by tracking own utilization and proactively seeking additional audit engagements.
• Use data analytics in audit engagements.
• Build relationships with peers across geographies and exchange ideas and information.
• Engage with process owners and senior management to gather audit data and ensure buy-in for recommendations.

Business Accountabilities

• Create compelling business cases for audits to support portfolios and ensure buy-in.
• Monitor resources and track progress against plans to ensure timely delivery within budgets.
• Guide on controls, risk, and governance to ensure compliance.
• Analyze themes from complex audits to identify potential impacts on the business.
• Develop processes and contribute to the rolling audit plan, leading process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for complex audits.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand expectations and provide high-quality advice.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and value through effective audits.
• Agree on final audit reports and corrective actions with stakeholders and track their implementation.
• Deepen knowledge of key processes and issues to identify risks requiring audit intervention.

Additional Information

At Zurich, we value Diversity and Inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer extensive training and development opportunities. Zurich supports volunteering, charitable, and community activities. Join us to make a difference, be challenged, inspired, supported, and love what you do. You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

We foster a culture of innovation and positivity, focusing on what can go right. Our employees' experience and expertise are highly valued, and we encourage internal mobility and career growth. We are proud to be a Great Place To Work certified organization.