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Alex Mai

Alex Mai

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented Audit Manager with over 11 years of experience in both Internal and External Audit within the Financial Services sector, including Superannuation, Insurance, and Banking. A proactive team player with a strong strategic and problem-solving mindset, complemented by exceptional attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Internal Audit Manager

Marsh McLennan
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintaining relationships with various stakeholders within the organisation, to understand business operations and risk profiles, enhancing the planning and scoping of audits.
  • Overseeing internal audit engagements across multiple business units within the organisation, ensuring compliance and driving operational improvements.
  • Coaching team members and enhancing overall team capability and performance.

Audit Manager

PwC Australia
05.2018 - 07.2024

Audit of Superannuation Funds - Mercer Super Trust (FY23 FUM: 65 billion)

  • Project Management (led a team of 9).
  • Overseeing audits on complex areas, including Investments & Valuation and Defined Benefits.
  • Overseeing compliance audits covering APRA Prudential Standards, SIS Regulations, APRA reporting standards, Corporations Act, Corporation Regulations.

Control Audit of Superannuation Administration - Mercer Administration

  • Project Management (led a team of 5).
  • Overseeing SOC1 GS007 audits focusing on business processes and controls.

Audit of ASX Listed Asset Management Company (FY22 FUM: 9.7 billion)

  • Conducting audit procedures on Investments, including derivatives.
  • Conducting audit procedures on complex Corporate Actions and Tax Treatments related to investments.
  • Drafting reports in accordance with ASX reporting requirements.

Audit of Investment Schemes - Bain Capital Trusts

  • Conducting audit procedures on Investments, including complex valuation models and accounting estimates.

Consulting Work - ANZ Banking Group

  • Supporting the remediation of internal processes and control deficiencies identified during the Royal Commission into Misconduct.

Audit Senior Associate

PwC China
12.2015 - 04.2018

Audit of Insurance Company - China Taiping Insurance (Listed in HK Exchange)

  • Project Management (led a team of 6).
  • Conducting audit procedures on Solvency and Dynamic Solvency Reportings.
  • Conducting audit procedures on complex areas including Insurance Reserves and Re-insurance.
  • Conducting audit procedures on Investments (including Level 3 Investments).
  • Performing financial analytical reviews.

Audit Associate

KPMG China
10.2013 - 12.2015

Audit of Insurance Company - Allianz China Life

  • Conducting audit procedures on Investments and Insurance Reserves.
  • Conducting audit procedures on Solvency and Dynamic Solvency Reportings.

Audit of Bank - ICBC & CitiBank

  • Performing financial analytical reviews.
  • Conducting credit review on Loans.
  • Preparing group reporting packs.

Education

Master of Commerce -

RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
06.2012

Master of Professional Accounting -

RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2012

Bachelor of Science -

Shanghai University of Engineering And Science
Shanghai, China
06.2009

Skills

  • Internal Audit
  • Financial Statements Audit
  • Problem-solving Abilities
  • Project Management
  • Report Writing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Results Orientation

Certification

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand - acquired in 2021

Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants - acquired in 2016

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional

Timeline

Internal Audit Manager

Marsh McLennan
07.2024 - Current

Audit Manager

PwC Australia
05.2018 - 07.2024

Audit Senior Associate

PwC China
12.2015 - 04.2018

Audit Associate

KPMG China
10.2013 - 12.2015

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand - acquired in 2021

Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants - acquired in 2016

Master of Commerce -

RMIT University

Master of Professional Accounting -

RMIT University

Bachelor of Science -

Shanghai University of Engineering And Science
Alex Mai