Auditor, Internal Controls Assurance

Company : Qbe Insurance

Job Type : Full Time

Central Visayas

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Job Description - Auditor, Internal Controls Assurance

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Based in Cebu/Manila and reporting to the Team Lead, Internal Controls Assurance. This role will undertake control audits across the Global QBE Finance environment, whilst also assisting with standardizing the process and control documentation across Finance. This role will require incumbents to use judgement to assess the operating effectiveness of controls, evaluate the adequacy of supporting documentation, and challenge divisional accounting teams to remediate control deficiencies. This will require experience and understanding of financial controls and an ability to distinguish what is acceptable and what is not. This role also has a dotted (matrix) reporting line into the Head of Group Finance Operation Risk & Assurance. Job Functions Strategy and Planning
Active understanding of QBE.
Proactively monitor the testing universe and related risk profiles and recommend changes and updates.
Ensure that review work is aligned and the assurance methodology.
Monitor and address regulatory requirements relating to ICA and support ICA audits designed to address regulatory requirements, if any.
Policy, Process and Procedures
Deliver assigned work to expected quality and in line with assurance methodology and professional standards.
Identify and propose improvements to the assurance testing programs.
Actively and effectively uses related assurance technology, including WDesk, on as required on reviews and engagements.
Effective and efficient management of resources, time and budgets.
Compliance with GSSC and QBE policies.
Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus
Build and maintain effective ongoing working relationships within the GSSC to understand needs and manage expectations.
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations and processes.
Identify issues and practical, commercial, and relevant recommendations.
Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing knowledge and delivering against audit requests and inquiries
Demonstrate sound and up to date knowledge of the GSSC's operations, insurance & BPO industry, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Technical Performance
Apply professional and accounting judgement to not only assess the performance of controls but also evaluate the adequacy and completeness of the supporting documentation
Make judgements on the effectiveness of controls and suggest improvements.
Challenge divisional accounting teams to remediate control deficiencies.
Review work and provide technical knowledge and guidance to ensure the adequacy of the review procedures
Examine reports and related documentation, and demonstrate an attention to detail, to ensure achievement of business objectives
Effective completion of reviews of moderately complex areas with minimal supervision.
Conduct effective and efficient engagement meetings.
Conduct special investigation reviews and ad hoc requests as needed.
Deliver all scheduled reviews on time and to budget.
People Management - This is not a role with people management responsibilities.
Seeks to be highly productive, including proactive management of personal utilisation in co-ordination with the ICA team.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Professional, respectful, and sensitive to interactions with others across Finance and broader, in line with QBE DNA values.
KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of risk and internal control concepts, in particular relating to insurance business processes, BPO in general, and risk management.
Understanding of internal auditing standards, governance frameworks and risk assessment practices.
Understanding of basic aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
Basic understanding of Philippines regulatory environment, including basic compliance obligations.
Prior industry experience in financial services and insurance - desirable.
Skills
Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance, and provide appropriate coaching to other internal audit team members.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
Ability to persuade others, sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
Adaptable to change and able to work in a high changing environment
Use of desktop applications, including data analysis tools
Experience
At least 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
Relevant qualifications in finance, financial analysis, commerce or equivalent
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Education Specifics: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor highly desirable
How to Apply: To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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