Internal Auditor

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The Internal Auditor is responsible for leading / conducting independent, objective and risk-based audits of all relevant Group business activities, financial and otherwise, in accordance with the annual audit plan.

**YOUR CHALLENGE**:
**Personal Contribution and Responsibilities**

To provide the required assurance, at the conclusion of each audit, the Internal Auditor should be able to determine as to whether:

- The audited function complies with internal requirements (e.g. policies and procedures), as well as with laws, professional regulations and regulatory requirements;
- Internal control systems are adequate in light of the transaction types, risk exposure and volumes, whether they work effectively and are reliable and whether the means of safeguarding assets and monitoring liabilities are sufficient;
- Operational procedures are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether related resources are allocated efficiently;
- Management reporting is accurate, timely and meaningful.

In addition to planned audits, the Internal Auditor may at times be instructed to carry out special assignments or investigations.

The Internal Auditor is independent from other operating functions, and has no executive role to play. However, the Internal Auditor may provide certain advice if and when asked (e.g. advice management on risks, exposures and infrastructure related matters). Any such advice provided must not compromise the independence (fact and/or appearance) of Group Internal Audit (GIA).

The Internal Auditor is responsible for the follow-up on audit issues raised, and perform review and validation to establish whether management has taken appropriate measures to sustainably remediate the weaknesses (and underlying risk) within the agreed time frame.

The Internal Auditor is required to assist and support the Regional Head, Business Audit Asia Pacific in the day-to-day activities of GIA Asia Pacific.

**People **Management**:

- When leading audits, the Internal Auditor shall provide guidance to audit team member(s), and perform detailed reviews to ensure high quality audit documentation and well-supported audit conclusions. Where necessary, the Internal Auditor leading the audit will be expected to provide positive developmental feedback to the team member(s) on a timely basis.
- When designated as an audit team member, the Internal Auditor is expected to contribute positively, and escalate any challenges or issues to the audit team leader timely.

**Client Management (internal & external)**:

- Build and maintain good professional working relationships with key stakeholders during and off audits.
- Coordinate audits with auditees, including planning, fieldwork, issue discussion, and reporting.

**Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management**:

- Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

**YOUR PROFILE**:
**Personal and Social**
- Excellent inter-personal and writing skills
- Preparedness for limited (up to 20%) travelling
- Sound judgement, initiative, and thinking out-of-the-box
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- Good organization ability and time management skills
- Able to work under tight deadlines
- Meticulous, eye for detail, and good team player
- Embracing new trends and developments in a broad context, including auditing techniques

**Professional and Technical**
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
- At least 12 - 15 years post graduate experience in auditing, preferably in the Wealth Management industry
- Knowledge of local banking and relevant regulatory body rules and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a dynamic, fast paced, geographically distributed organization
- CPA or CIA preferred