Key Responsibilities 1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment • Co-create and maintain a risk-based audit plan aligned with business priorities and regulatory expectations. • Continuously assess emerging risks and revise audit coverage accordingly. 2. Audit Execution, Quality & Delivery • Lead and oversee execution of complex, high-risk audits across core insurance functions (underwriting, claims, investments, etc.). • Ensure high-quality audit outputs through rigorous review of workpapers, findings, and reports. 3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory (Consulting Role) • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights to strengthen risk management and controls (aligned with IIA consulting mandate). • Influence senior stakeholders through clear communication of audit themes, risks, and practical recommendations. 4. Team Leadership & Capability Building • Lead, coach, and mentor audit team members, ensuring strong execution discipline and professional growth. • Drive a high-performance, learning-oriented culture within the audit function. 5. Governance, Controls & Regulatory Assurance • Evaluate effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks in line with IIA/COSO standards. • Track and ensure closure of audit and regulatory findings. 6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation. • Drive improvements in audit methodology, tools, and processes to keep pace with evolving risks. Skills & Competencies • Core: Deep expertise in internal audit frameworks (IIA Standards, COSO) and insurance regulations, with the ability to provide strategic assurance insights. • Analytical & Data-Driven Mindset: Strong analytical capabilities with exposure to data analytics, visualization tools, and emerging AI-enabled audit techniques. • Executive Communication & Influencing: Ability to articulate complex audit issues clearly and persuasively, and to engage and influence senior stakeholders and leadership forums • Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring consistent delivery quality. • Professional Judgement & Advisory Orientation: High integrity, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor by providing balanced, practical, and forward-looking recommendations. • Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA – Mandatory • Additional certifications preferred: • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) • CISA (for IT audit exposure)