AVP, Head of Internal Audit Hong Kong

Sun Life • Full Time • Hong Kong, China • 1d ago

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The AVP, Internal Audit- Hong Kong is responsible for leading Internal Audit coverage across Sun Life Hong Kong’s businesses, including Bowtie, and serves as the Key Person in Control for the Sun Life Hong Kong Internal Audit Function. The role is accountable for developing and maintaining audit risk assessment, preparing the annual audit plan for the assigned portfolio, and providing leadership, oversight, and direction over audit engagements to ensure the delivery of high-quality, risk-based assurance.

The incumbent also serves as the primary Internal Audit partner to Hong Kong's executive management team, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and providing independent insights on key risks, governance, and control matters. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team by attracting, developing, and retaining talent while promoting a culture of audit excellence and continuous improvement.

This role supports the VP Head of Internal Audit Asia on specific strategic initiatives and ensure that audit methodology changes and best practices are implemented across Asia. The AVP, Internal Audit – Hong Kong also supports other activities in the regional office such as corporate development and transactions.

Major Accountabilities:

Lead the audit team in Hong Kong to prepare the annual audit plan, ensure the quality execution of audits and reviews, report internal control assessment, and bring a disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Support the implementation of internal audit strategic priorities in Asia and build a high performance culture and raise the talent profile of the Asia Team.

Manage the audit resources to effectively complete the internal audit plans and provide timely and regular report to Board / Audit Committees regarding the control environment and control issues.

Engage with key stakeholders (including the Board / Audit Committees) to be aware of emerging risk issues and key initiatives in the client’s business and assess impact on the audit plan. Collaborate with Regional Office Second Line of Control Functions to promote overall control awareness.

Other duties assign where appropriate.

Specialized Knowledge/ Skills

Has Solid knowledge of life insurance and/or asset management sector, and the related risk landscape, and regulatory environment.

Possesses In-depth understanding of audit principles; is technically proficient in internal audit and fully conversant with the COSO framework of control or high ability to become so quickly, including technology and actuarial audits.

Demonstrates Strong interpersonal/stakeholder partnering skills, and able to engage and influence others effectively.

Demonstrates strong leadership skills to lead a diverse team, strategic thinking, change management, and project management skills.

Strong English communication skills (verbal and written), persuasive and able to articulate issues clearly.

Experience with reporting to Audit Committees/Boards, Regulators and External Auditors.

Education and Experience

Business Degree holder (e.g., Finance/Accounting) or related discipline.

CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant designations.

At least 15 years of solid audit, risk management and governance experience, and in leading a team of audit professionals

Experience with a large accounting firm, multi-national organization, and/or life insurance.

Job Category:

Internal Audit

Posting End Date:

29/10/2026

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