Internal Controls Officer

JOB TITLE: Internal Controls Officer

DIVISION: Office of the President

DEPARTMENT: Risk Management, GT Tower International

REPORTING TO: Internal Controls Senior Manager

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: -

Main Purpose of the Job

Internal Control Team is ultimately responsible for ensuring that, within AXA PH, key internal controls are implemented, documented, assessed and monitored in response to material risks with clear management accountability. Internal Control function act as a second line function in charge of validation and review of this internal control framework.

Key Accountabilities

1. Assist the Internal Controls Senior Manager in performing control testing for both design and operating effectiveness in line with the approved 3-year test plan. This includes identifying control gaps, root causes, providing recommendations, monitoring management action plans until closure, and preparing reports and materials for senior management, and relevant committees.
2. Assist the Internal Controls Senior Manager in maintaining reporting tool by ensuring timely updates of test results, evaluation statuses, and action plans. Monitor evidence submission and documentation from control owners and supervisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
3. Review and validate proposed changes to controls, ensuring clear accountability, alignment with business scope, and adequate risk coverage. Monitor the completion of quarterly controls evaluation and the annual attestation.
4. Work closely with Risk and Control Partners (RCPs) to support consistent implementation of Group and International Market Office internal control requirements. Cascade updates in methodology, group and local policies, and ensure alignment with other control functions.
5. Lead the onboarding of new control owners and supervisors, ensuring clear understanding of roles and responsibilities. Respond to routine queries related to internal controls and elevate complex matters to the Internal Controls Senior Manager as needed.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Control Owners, Control Supervisors and Control Performers, Risk and Control Partners and Controls governance teams (e.g. Compliance and Internal Audit).
• External: Risk International Market Office, Group Internal Control, External Auditor.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of audit experience with emphasis on operational risks and internal controls. Ideally gained in insurance, external auditing firms, or business experience with audit or control background.
• At least one professional certification is required, either Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).