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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services, is accountable for delivering high-quality work of all types (key risk audits, defined procedures, project risk reviews, advisory and other special projects), providing high quality, professional, cost-effective and valuable results. The mandate of Audit and Advisory Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Audit and Advisory Services assist the Company in achieving its Strategic Objectives through a well-adapted approach to evaluate the efficiency of the Company’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5 years of internal audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience.
• University degree is required. A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good insurance industry experience.
• Life insurance experience, understanding of life and health insurance operations and products is preferred.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements.
• Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
• Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures.
  

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• Execute audit and advisory assignments and special projects in accordance with department and IIA standards.
• Develop adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being evaluated to assess the controls in place to mitigate these risks.
• Assist in planning, executing engagements to deliver on the annual plan and assist project leads in reporting.
• Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated working papers, findings and recommendations.
• Manage and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables.
• Follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and leading the remediation testing of issues.
• Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit and advise, embrace and activity use data analytics.
• Lead various SOX processes, assist in SOX Planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with management.