FWD Group

Insurance

SeniorManager,GroupInternalAudit

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Manager, Group Internal Audit at FWD Group. Skills: IT audits, IT risk management, internal controls, governance processes, data analytics. Lead and execute end‑end IT audits, covering planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow‑up, in accordance with the approved audit methodology. Prepare clear, concise, and high‑quality audit reports that articulate key risks, root causes, and agreed management actions”

What You'll Achieve.

IT audits are planned and executed in full compliance with the approved Group Audit Methodology; IT audits are completed within agreed timelines and in accordance with the approved annual audit plan; Audit observations and reports are of high quality, clearly articulated, and include practical, effective, and actionable recommendations; Proactive engagement with IT management is demonstrated through regular interactions, timely analysis of management information, and effective input into the development of the annual IT audit plan; Audit issue validation is performed on a timely basis, in line with agreed management actions and committed timelines; Assessment and proposal of audit issue risk ratings and overall audit conclusions for reporting

Industry & Context.

Insurance
Problems you'll solve

well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT audit experience, preferably within an internal audit function, Experience within the insurance and/or banking industry, with exposure to regulated environments, Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Accounting, or related disciplines

Nice to Have

Professional certifications in information systems and/or accounting, such as CISA, CISM, or equivalent, Hands-on experience in reviewing or assessing ISO/IEC 27001 certification or information security management systems

What You'll Do.

Lead and execute end‑end IT audits

in accordance with the approved audit methodology

and high‑quality audit reports that articulate key risks

and agreed management actions

Contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of the annual IT audit plan and Group IT audit methodology

and implement audit tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency

and effectiveness of IT audit activities

Monitor and independently validate the timely and effective implementation of management‑agreed actions relating to IT audit issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and support to country IT auditors and audit teams as required; Engage, influence, and constructively challenge senior stakeholders while building working relationships across locations and functions; Contributing effectively as a team member

Communication Scope

written communication skills; produce clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports in English; Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written); ability to engage, influence, and constructively challenge senior stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Planning IT audits, Executing IT audits, Determining IT audit scope, audit approach, and audit timelines

Full Job Description

**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](http://www.fwd.com) FWD Technology and Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., known as FWD TIM, was established in late 2019. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, FWD TIM serves as a pivotal shared service location within FWD Group, providing services to multiple markets across the Group. FWD TIM houses a diverse and talented workforce focused on essential business and technology services such as information security, cloud operations, IT solutions delivery, digital and data, actuarial, finance, investments, and customer service, among many others. FWD TIM is dedicated to drive and deliver operational excellence and efficiency, foster innovation and ensure regulatory compliance across all business functions as well as maintain a competitive edge in the market. **_PURPOSE_** * Support the Group Head of IT Audit in planning, executing, and delivering IT audits across all Business Units. * Assist the Group Head of IT Audit in providing independent assurance to the Board, Executive Committee, and Audit Committee on the effectiveness of IT risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across FWD. ** _KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES_** * Lead and execute end‑to‑end IT audits, covering planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow‑up, in accordance with the approved audit methodology. * Prepare clear, concise, and high‑quality audit rep

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