Hybrid Associate Manager, Audit & Advisory Services

at Manulife

• Job title: Associate Manager, Audit & Advisory Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: CA$71,925 - CA$119,875 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Associate Manager managing audit and advisory assignments for Manulife's Insurance Audit and Advisory Team. Collaborating with senior leaders and leveraging analytics for governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit and advisory assignments in accordance with department and IIA standards and target dates
• Develop adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being assessed to evaluate the controls in place to mitigate these risks
• Assist in audit planning, executing engagements to deliver on the audit plan and assist audit leads in reporting
• Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated audit working papers, findings and recommendations
• Manage and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables
• Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit, embrace and utilize data analytics to enhance audit coverage
• Actively follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and lead the remediation testing of issues
• Lead various SOX processes, facilitate SOX planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with management
• Lead, coach and mentor junior staff assisting on projects

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit, risk management, or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience
• University degree is required
• A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, etc.) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good financial services industry experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, and provide value-added and practical feedback
• Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures
• Good understanding of the Financial Services industry, applicable regulations, and risks is preferred
• Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans
• retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• financial education and counseling resources
• generous paid time off program in Canada including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• full range of statutory leaves of absence