Senior Manager, Internal Control

The Senior Manager, Internal Control is a member of the Finance & Accounting team providing support to the internal control operations of Sun Life Vietnam (SLV) as part of the First Line of Defense (1LOD). The role will perform internal control review for Finance & Accounting team based on agreed plan with line manager and CFO and testing for Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) following corporate guidance. Throughout the process, the role will also ensure department within 1LOD to understand and comply with local laws and regulations with support from Second Life of Defense. The role will also be in charge of Business Records Management policies and procedures within SLV.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

70% of your scope would be:

• Establish, maintain and execute the Internal Control Framework, Policies and Procedures in SLV.

• Plan, guide and coordinate with the related process owners in implementing the required Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Internal Control Framework and SLF ICFR Standard, as well as reviewing, updating and validating the related process and control documentation with the process owners on the in-scope U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)/ICFR processes each year.

• Coordinate on the SOX/ICFR Testing by Asia Regional Office (RO)/Corporate, Quarterly SOX Attestation by SLV’s CEO & CFO to RO, report on the status of and ensure compliance with SLF requirements and standards on Account Reconciliations.

• Facilitate, coordinate, monitor and report on the closure status of open Internal Audit issues or findings (in order to avoid "past due" or "behind" issues, i.e., issues missing the Expected Completion Date as stated in the Internal Audit Reports).

• Liaise with Internal Audit and process / key control owners on the in-progress audit and, as an Internal Control Expert

• Coordinate with process owners and auditors during external audit reviews, as well as regulatory inspections related to internal controls.

• Maintain and monitor the control issue and Regulatory Compliance Management database.

• Report to line manager and CFO on control gaps and instances of non-compliance as identified from the aforementioned work, and track the remediation action items until completion.

• Assist line manager and CFO on Internal Control related projects including but not limited to, internal controls related, accounting standard implementation and business changes that may have downstream financial impact…

20% of your scope would be:

• Coordinate with other departments within 1LOD to perform gap analysis and set up procedures/controls for new or amended laws and regulations to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Follow up and ensure key milestones in the plan to address new/amended laws and regulations requirements are carried out in accordance with the agreed timeline.

• Perform on-going monitoring procedures for regulatory compliance post-implementation.

10% of your scope would be:

• Establish, maintain and execute the Business Record Management policies and procedures.

• Monitor and update the Business Records Inventory with inputs from departments.

• Perform Business Record Risk Assessment for new vendor as required.

Specialized knowledge:

• Solid accounting and audit knowledge and skills

• Computer skills particularly in MS Office

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Capable of multitasking and working in multi-cultural environment

• Proactive, a quick learner and be able to meet tight deadlines

• A team worker while being able to work independently under minimal supervision

Problem solving:

• Analytical, interpretative, evaluative and constructive thinking to manage complex situations.

• Ability to provide alternative courses of actions to address a problem.

• Making decision based on DARE (Define, Assess, Respond, and Evaluate) model

Education and experience:

• 9-10 years working experience with relevant audit experience at Big 4 accounting firm(s)

• University graduate with professional qualification(s) in accounting and/or auditing. CPA, ACCA is preferred.

• Working experience in sizable multinational companies and/or insurance industry is highly preferred

• Knowledge of U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act is an advantage

Communication:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Positively and confidently influence key stakeholders across functions, peers and senior levels

• Collaborate and drive relevant departments to ensure the plan is executed timely.