About FWD Group
FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves more than 38 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.
For more information, please visit www.fwd.com
About FWD Takaful Berhad
FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) is a takaful provider in Malaysia that offers family takaful services. FWD Takaful is licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. FWD Takaful is a takaful business unit of FWD Group.
Visit https://www.fwd.com.my
Join us
We’re proud to be a company that encourages and nurtures fearless innovation in achieving our vision of changing the way people feel about takaful. Our teams come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds because we value developing a truly diverse pool of talent that brings different perspectives and experiences. Our values – committed, innovative, proactive, open, and caring – define who we are and what we do as we work together to bring our vision to life, every single day.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Perform all audit activities (including Group Internal Audit initiatives) in the Company in a quality and timely manner, with reporting to Head of Internal Audit.
- Perform and deliver the audit projects in the audit plan in a quality and timely manner to ensure compliance with Group Internal Audit Methodology. This includes:
- developing the objectives, scope and timeline of audit projects with agreement from management meeting management to walkthrough the relevant processes and controls identifying the key risks and controls to be assessed assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls identified to mitigate the key risks assessing the root causes, risks, impact and remediation actions of the observations identified and documented in the audit report, with agreement and buy-in from management
- Follow up with management on remediation actions arising from audit projects, including proper and timely verification of the remediation actions to ensure the risks are addressed effectively in a timely manner
- Support the Head of Internal Audit, in the design and development of a comprehensive and relevant risk-based audit plan for the Company, with regular assessment to ensure the audit plan for the Company remains relevant to provide assurance to the key risks in line with the Company’s strategy and aspirations
- Support the preparation of the Internal Audit Progress Report presented at the Audit Committee with insight and assurance provided
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Minimum bachelor’s degree holder in accounting, finance or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years working experience in Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent and preferably with experience in risk based internal audit in the insurance industry.
- Charted Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or other related professional certification.
- Strong data analytical skill required.
KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of Shariah compliance, life / family takaful insurance trends, regulations and business processes.
- Strong knowledge internal audit methodologies, risks and controls.
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to engage and influence senior management to achieve the desired outcome.
- Collaborator and team player who is enthusiastic, motivated and detailed