MetLife

Basic Function:

·       Overall responsibility for the delivery and management of audit assignments to ensure that all business risks are anticipated identified, recognized, and appropriately managed in alignment with the departmental audit plan and initiatives. 

·       Business/ Domain Knowledge - Intermediate knowledge of the Finance/ Insurance Industry

·       Intermediate understanding of business and operations of MetLife

Essential Functions:

Auditing:

·       Conducts or assists in comprehensive complex process audits, using department guidelines, knowledge of best practices, and understanding of controls to provide management with an independent appraisal of the control environment surrounding business processes or activities 

·       Assesses the soundness, adequacy, compliance and cost-effectiveness of the enterprise’s operational, financial and information systems controls and the accuracy, integrity and completeness of data integral to operations, including management and financial reporting 

·       Assists with all aspects of an audit including planning, testing, and reporting 

·       Documents work within accepted audit and departmental standards 

·       Interacts with business clients to understand processes, risks & controls; develops process maps; conducts testing; and assists with the preparation of audit reports 

·       Completes required Sarbanes-Oxley testing

·       General understanding of certain business and operations of MetLife 

Project Management:

·       Participate in projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within budget and agreed timelines (and explaining variances) 

·       Communicate appropriately with identified stakeholders within Audit and business management 

·       Exhibits organization and multi-tasking skills required to successfully engage in simultaneous engagements 

·       Tracks and follows up on open issues and key business initiatives  

Relationship Management

·       Maintains a positive working relationship with auditees and sustains an ongoing relationship with key business contacts 

·       Effectively maintains the appropriate level of communication with clients 

·       Consults with clients in developing action plans to resolve control issues or risks; handles the resolution of high risk issues with management

Reports to:

·       Senior Manager/ SDL

Supervises:

·       Team Leader / Specialists

Internal Contacts

(and purpose of relationship):

·       GSS Audit Management Group

External contacts 

(and purpose of relationship):

·       Business Process owners

·       Audit Plan Owners

·       External Auditors

·       GSS Management

·       Others as applicable

Skills

Technical Skills

·       Knowledge of Internal Audit/ Auditing Standards

·       Understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts and related activities 

·       Analytical skills to assess the impact of control weaknesses 

·       Knowledge of SOX review procedures and documentation standards as per the PCAOB guidelines.

Process Specific Skills

Ø  Understanding of insurance and financial services industry

·       Overall knowledge of Company’s businesses and operations

·       Understanding of Audit lifecycle

·       Communicate findings to AIC / Audit Lead

·       Support in developing action plans to resolve control issues or risks

·       Maintain an ongoing relationship with key business contacts.

·       Knowledge of Data Analytics tools preferred

Ø  Other Requirements:

·       Willingness to travel (approx. 20%) to onshore locations, as per requirement.

Soft skills (Mandatory / Desired)

·       Effective oral & written communication

·       Good interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate across teams

·       Teamplayer,ability to work with a team

Education Requirements: 

·       CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) from reputed college / Institution

·       CIA Candidates Preferred

·       15 years of Education with Bachelor's Degree (in Accounting/Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics) 

Work Experience Requirements: 

·       Minimum 3 years of relevant Internal Audit experience 

·       Big-4 Accounting/Auditing Experience, preferred but not required