Established in Asia in 2013 with a trailblazer mentality, FWD is the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group (PCG), with minority shareholders Swiss Re Group, GIC Ventures, RRJ Capital and Hopu Investments.

FWD spans 10 markets in Asia including Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Cambodia. In Hong Kong, FWD offers life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning. We focus on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to be a leading pan-Asian insurer by changing the way people feel about insurance.

If you are looking for a company where can fuel your inspiration and cultivate your expertise, join us on our exciting journey.

The Job

• Lead and/or carry out the execution of the full audit cycle including risk assessment and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

• Develop and present concise and quality audit reports with practical, effective and actionable recommendations.

• Participate in the development of the annual audit plan and the audit methodology. Through regular and proactive interaction with management, as well as analysis of management information and business activities.

• Assist in the preparation of regular departmental reports.

• Understand various stakeholder requirements and plan for delivery against objectives accordingly.

• Ensure work of the department is done with quality.

• Proactively monitor the completion of corrective audit actions and, as necessary, advises management of past due actions.

• Remain responsive and partner with management while maintaining independence.

• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules and regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

The Person

• Degree from recognized university.

• At least 8 years of insurance/finance experience in both external and internal audit, preferably in Asia.

• Professional qualification internal audit, actuarial or accountancy e.g. HKICPA, CIA, CISA, ASA, FSA.

• Solid knowledge of insurance products, operational processes, accounting principles and control concepts.

• Strong knowledge of Internal audit methodology and risk management frameworks.

• High attention to details and have good analytical skills.

• A team player with excellent communication skills.

• Good interpersonal, coaching / influencing skill.

• Agent for change, where change is needed.

• Experience in data analytics, data modelling, data mining, database management is a definite asset.

• Experience in actuarial areas, e.g. valuation, product development & pricing, reinsurance, actuarial system is a definite asset.

Information collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose. The company will retain all applications no longer than 24 months of which will be destroyed thereafter. When there are vacancies in any of our subsidiaries, holding companies, associated or affiliated companies of, or companies controlled by, or under common control with the Company during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability or family status in employment process.