Internal Audit Officer

About the role

The Internal Audit Officer supports the Head of Internal Audit in planning, documenting and executing audit projects, helping to strengthen Prudential's control environment across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in audit planning and ensure proper documentation of audit work.
• Provide technical and professional support to complete audit assignments efficiently.
• Evaluate existing processes and controls, identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present draft audit reports that capture findings and recommendations.
• Participate in IT audits focusing on corporate governance, control frameworks, software architecture and business support.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.
• Monitor action plans and report on control deficiencies to senior management.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, best practices and audit tools.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of internal audit experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance regulatory environment.
• Proven report writing and communication abilities.
• Experience managing audit working papers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or related field; professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA are preferred.

Required skills

• Internal audit methodology
• Insurance regulatory knowledge
• Accounting and insurance software applications
• IT audit techniques
• Audit working papers management