Internal Audit Manager
Minato, JAPAN IT development
Job description
We are looking for an Internal Auditor in Internal Audit team, based in Tokyo.
Your Team
You will join the Internal Audit team at Allianz Commercial, where you will play a crucial role as a trusted advisor to the business especially for Japan, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of audit topics. We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills, agility, and a commitment to excellence.
The Impact You Will Have
In this role, you will report to the Representative Director and President of Japan, as well as the Global Head of Audit. Your main responsibility will be to perform thorough local internal audits in Japan, covering areas such as local regulations, governance, and processes across a wide range of functions and lines of business. This will be done while ensuring alignment with the standards and practices of the Global Audit.
Some of your specific responsibilities could include:
Audit Planning:
- Develop the annual audit schedule using a risk-based approach, in alignment with Global Audit standards.
Conduct Audit:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations across departmental operations. Consult with department heads to identify potential efficiencies and improvements. Prepare audit working papers and reports summarizing the audits and results for each department. Participate in global audits, where applicable.
Communication with statutory auditors:
- Engage with the board of auditors to discuss the overall internal control status of the company.
Reporting to Boad of Directors:
Present internal audit results and recent developments to the local board of directors.
Follow up audit:
- Present internal audit results and recent developments to the local board of directors.
Best practice sharing:
- Facilitate and participate in the development of cross-domain solutions that integrate internal audit knowledge, technological options, and process facilitation techniques.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Adherence to Allianz Group and local audit policies and minimum standards.
Proficiency in specific areas such as audit, financial reporting, and risk management, along with knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).
Ability to develop a long-term (5-year) audit plan as well as annual plans.
Conduct comprehensive audit fieldwork.
Engage in regular collaboration with stakeholders.
Apply and operate in accordance with Allianz Group Policy, minimum standards, IIA standards, and relevant local audit policies and standards.
General understanding of relevant audit functions and the regulatory environment.
Design an audit plan that outlines what will be audited, when, and how often, ensuring coverage of the audit universe within a 5-year period based on risk assessment.
Perform on-site examinations and documentation in line with the audit scope.
Maintain relationships with stakeholders and consider their needs and concerns.
Fluency in Japanese.
Proficiency in English at a business level.
Proficiency in AI skills:
The ability to utilize AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency, and contribute to data-driven decision-making is valuable.
74306 | Audit | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Commercial | Full Time or Part Time | Permanent