Internal Audit Lead — Controls, Risk & Remediation

China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd invites a capable Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audits within the insurance business. You will plan engagements, design and test controls, present findings and follow up on remediation with a strong emphasis on timely reporting and regulatory alignment.

You will work with stakeholders across business units, develop audit objectives, scopes and timelines, and communicate root causes and practical improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or Finance related field or recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIA)
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in insurance audit, financial risk management or life insurance operations
• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies
• Collaborator and team player with analytical thinking, sound judgement and attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to work under tight timelines and pressure
• Ability to balance quality and timeliness of audit outputs
• Proficient verbal and written English; Mandarin fluency required for stakeholder liaising

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead internal audit projects as defined in the risk-based Audit Plan
• Plan the engagement, design and test controls, present findings, write audit reports and follow-up on remediation
• Develop and communicate audit plan including objectives, scope, timeline and criteria to stakeholders/business units (opening meeting)
• Define scope, roles and responsibilities to the audit team
• Schedule regular team meetings, opening and closing meetings
• Prepare and collate findings for closing meeting presentation and inclusion in the audit report
• Liaise with stakeholders, lead discussions and monitor fieldwork progress
• Complete audits timely and in accordance with industry standards and risk/regulatory environment
• Evaluate internal control design and operating effectiveness; manage remediation activities
• Communicate root causes, risks and recommendations with action plans for business improvements
• Build strong relationships with first and second line of defence to identify red flags and manage emerging risks
• Coordinate 3rd party audit support where applicable
• Participate in major business initiatives and provide proactive advisory on change initiatives

Skills

Internal audit knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication (English & Mandarin)

Time management

Education

ACCA / CPA / CIA

Job description

China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd invites a capable Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audits within the insurance business. You will plan engagements, design and test controls, present findings and follow up on remediation with a strong emphasis on timely reporting and regulatory alignment.

You will work with stakeholders across business units, develop audit objectives, scopes and timelines, and communicate root causes and practical improvements.