Internal Audit Officer

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed. The primary responsibility of the Internal Audit officer is to support the Head of Internal Audit in the planning, documentation, execution of Audit projects and in strengthening the control environment of the organization. Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities Supporting the audit planning process and ensuring proper documentation of work process. Providing technical and professional support to ensure smooth and speedy completion of audit assignments. Evaluating existing processes and controls for weaknesses and making recommendations where necessary. Prepare and present draft reports that reflect audit’s findings and document process. Participating in IT audits and reviews with key emphasis on IT corporate governance and control, software application architecture and business support. Strive to ensure prompt implementation of audit recommendation by engaging in timely follow-through activities with relevant employees. Delivering adequate and timely action plans and monitoring progress to address and resolve control deficiencies. Deliver timely reporting on the internal control environment and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to the HIA and senior management where applicable. Engaging the HIA on continuous knowledge development regarding industry rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards. Requirements: Experience and Knowledge Internal Audit knowledge with at least 7 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Good Knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment. Good report writing and communication skills. Managing audit working papers. Effective and proactive planning, prioritization and organizing assigned tasks. Experience in basic accounting or insurance software applications and packages. Relevant IT audit skills. Educational/Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics or any other field of study. Professional Qualification in ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA etc. Post Graduate Degree an advantage. Other Required Competencies and Skills Level High attention to details. Demonstrate customer focus with an emphasis on building relationships with all levels of staff. Skilled in dealing with issues with utmost integrity, objectivity and confidentiality. Digital savvy & MS Suite Package Ability to Lead Innovation & Change Excellent execution skills Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements. We are Prudential. For every life, we are partners. For every future, we are protectors. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management to 17 million customers across 20 markets in Asia and Africa. We are headquartered in Hong Kong and have dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. We are focused on four strategic regions: Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Our customers are served by around 55,000 agents and more than 200 bank partners. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. Find out more at www.prudentialplc.com Follow us on LinkedIn