Senior Manager - IT Audit Support Service

AIA Malaysia (Insurance); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Audit Support. This role is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of controls in IT systems, managing audit jobs, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a strong background in IT audit, compliance, and cybersecurity, with at least 15 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills and be able to build relationships with key IT management. Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture are offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing tools and programmes

Career growth opportunities

Diverse team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience in IT audit or Information Security.
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
• Excellent command of both oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage, execute and complete the assigned IT audit jobs.
• Build strong audit relationships with key IT management.
• Prepare audit reports in accordance with Quality Assurance Review requirements.

Skills

IT audit

Information Security

Cybersecurity knowledge

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University graduate in IT or Computer Science

CISSP/CISA/CISM certification

Tools

Cloud Computing

Job description

This job is for a Senior Manager in IT Audit Support. You might like this job because you'll help enhance security and compliance in tech systems, guide audits, and mentor team members all while shaping a better workplace culture.

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

Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of controls in information systems and related procedures to ensure compliance with AIA policies, procedures and standards.

Job Description

• Manage, execute and complete the assigned IT audit jobs in accordance with the GIA Standards.
• Strong contribute of views is expected in order to build a Group IT audit team with relevant Cybersecurity, emerging technologies and technical security control knowledge.
• Manage and adjust the IT audit plans based on the changing IT controls, risk posture, and/or business priority.
• Build strong audit relationship with key IT Management via regular interaction so as to be informed of emerging risk issues and other key changes for assigned locations and BUs.
• Prepare audit reports (with fieldwork auditors) in accordance with Quality Assurance Review requirements.
• Lead/facilitate discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Follow-up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Partner with financial auditors to assess application IT controls related to key business processes.
• Proactively contribute to the development of the team through coaching, training and providing timely feedback to junior staff.
• Take the initiative in improving self through classroom and on-the-job trainings.
• Lead other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Director of IT Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Job Requirements

• University graduate in IT or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in IT audit, Information Security and/or other relevant experience, preferably with regional experience.
• Certificate holder of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)/ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) with strong understanding in IT controls and risks.
• Excellent command of both oral and written English.
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity, system development processes and/or other business continuity management.
• Knowledge and experience in Cloud Computing is an advantage.
• Experience in life insurance business or financial services industry is a definite advantage.
• Energetic, result oriented, ability to work under pressure and self-motivated.
• Good analytical, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills, ability to analyse complex data, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate and reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to direct and drive multiple engagement simultaneously.

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.

Company Benefits

We offer a range of wellbeing tools and programmes to help you think well, feel well, plan well and live well.

Opportunities for career growth

With our diverse up-skilling, mentorship, job mobility and career experiences, we will help shape your career, your way.

Diverse team culture

It’s our differences that make us better together. We empower you to be your best and make a difference in your own unique ways.

Do you believe in helping shape a better, more sustainable future? 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.

Source: AIA Careers Page