Internal Audit Manager
Sun Life Hong Kong - Sun Life Tower
Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services company providing financial planning, life insurance, health insurance, investments and more.You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Reporting to the AVP Internal Audit in Asia, the role will have a focus on the audits on Digital Insurance as well as other internal audit activities (e.g. audit planning, reporting, etc.), the role will be a key person in control for the respective entity, the main responsibilities include:
Develop and monitor the completion of an audit plan
Lead and manage audit engagements and projects from planning, risk assessments, fieldwork to reporting onsite.
Develop audit programs and create testing strategies for key controls.
Execute audit test program and complete work papers accurately, completely following Group Internal Audit standards.
Evaluate audit results and conclude on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Work on data analytics to provide insightful recommendations to management.
Identify areas for improvement and provide sound recommendations and discuss with management.
Prepare and/or review internal audit reports.
Monitor progress of management action plan to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Assist in developing internal control reports / board reports and/or data analytics reports (e.g. dashboards, metric reports) to management and/or Group Internal Audit.
Build and manage relationships with business partners.
Lead meetings with management or represent Internal Audit at management meetings.
Assist in development/enhancement of policies, procedures and methodologies of the Internal Audit Department.
Assist in development the annual audit plan.
Perform ad hoc assignments when required.
Business travel occasionally.
Job Requirements:
College or University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
Professional accounting or audit designation, CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or equivalent is desirable
Professional IT audit qualifications, e.g. CISA, CISSP or CISM, are added advantages
Minimum of 8 years relevant solid audit experience in finance and insurance sectors, with solid experience in audits of digital insurance.
Experience with a fintech or Insurtech highly preferred, be able to work with a fast-paced, technology driven business environment
Familiar with relevant laws and regulations, standards and market practices.
Technical knowledge in audit, including: Internal control knowledge, process analysis, risk identification and assessment and management, governance, professional ethics.
Digital and technical expertise: technical knowledge in digital insurance and technology auditing and good data fluency
Relevant experience in data analysis and knowledge of using any data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Qlik Sense or others) or machine learning would be an asset.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory, with good command of Mandarin.
Quick learner, agile and able to work independently and deal with different level of management.
Proactive and passionate for work and commitment to the cause and with the ability to inspire and influence others.
Strong analytics and problem solving skills
Good team player with excellent project management and interpersonal and communication skills
We offer 5-day work, attractive salary, MPF, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).
Job Category:
Internal AuditPosting End Date:
30/08/2025* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Agile Analytics Audits CIA CISA CISM CISSP Data Analytics Finance FinTech Governance Machine Learning Risk assessment SOAR
Perks/benefits: Career development
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