Internal Audit Senior Manager

FWD Life Insurance Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Life Insurance Corporation is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen the audit function through disciplined risk management, controls, and governance. You will lead audits, analyze processes, and provide insights to management.

The role requires a CPA with 8+ years in audit, insurance knowledge, and IT security/data analytics proficiency. Collaboration with regional teams and continuous learning are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification is required or preferred.
• CISA and CIA are advantageous.
• 8+ years in audit; insurance knowledge preferred.
• Experience in IT security and data analytics using common tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform full audit cycle from risk assessment to presenting findings to management.
• Develop and present quality audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor corrective actions.
• Assist Head of Internal Audit in annual plans and quarterly reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and regional IA team for efficient audits.
• Stay updated on sector regulations and best practices.

Skills

Audit

Risk assessment

Data analytics

IT controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

CISA

CIA

Tools

MS Access

TeamMate Analytics

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To add value and improve internal audit function by bringing innovative thinking and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Perform the full audit cycle to ensure the effective and efficient audit activities and compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full audit cycle from applying audit techniques (risk assessment, analytical review procedures, sampling approach to test process efficiency, etc.) to presenting the audit findings and areas for improvement effectively and confidently to the management.

• Develop and present quality audit reports with practical, effective and actionable recommendations.

• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions and assist in monitoring the completion of corrective audit actions including validation of management corrective action plans.

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing annual plans and internal audit scope and preparing information for quarterly AC reporting and GO reporting. 5%

• Proactively partner with business stakeholders and regional IA team to facilitate more efficient and effective audits.

• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules and regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• Certified Public Accountant

• Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is considered an advantage

Experience:

• At least 8 years of audit experience

• Insurance knowledge and experience is preferred

• Experienced in IT Security and well-versed in data analytics (using MS Excel, MS Access, or TeamMate Analytics)

• Must have Internal audit experience (or equivalent) and knowledge in auditing business processes and IT (i.e., application controls and IT General Controls)

• Experience in business process review/improvement and project management