Senior Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

About the Audit Group: Join Manulife's Audit and Advisory Services team, where we partner with management to enhance risk control and organizational resilience. We deliver insightful reports to senior management and the Board, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and accountability. Our energetic and collaborative team offers exposure to a wide range of business areas and influences business management through diverse projects. We prioritize professional development and innovation, offering opportunities like data analytics training to advance your career.

About our Audit team: Join Manulife's dynamic Audit Team and play a key role in strengthening governance and risk management. You'll conduct audits of our North American Wealth and Asset Management businesses. At Manulife John Hancock, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment —empowering our teams to thrive and deliver meaningful impact. Be a part of a team that makes a difference and helps shape the future at Manulife.

Learning Opportunities: As an audit professional at Manulife, you'll use advanced tools like a centralized GRC tool, Power BI and other business analytics to drive impactful audit outcomes. Our projects provide hands on learning with exposure to data analytics alongside subject matter experts and leaders. You will develop your communication and execution skills with support for continued learning and professional designations. These experiences will enhance both your technical and soft skills, preparing you for advancement and new roles within the company. Join a team committed to your expertise, growth, and development! 

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute audit projects in accordance with department and IIA Standards.

• Manage project and non-project tasks within time budgets and target date.

• Lead audit staff assisting with interviews with management regarding the risks being managed by the business unit and assist with developing concise risk-based audit strategies and scope.

• Manage risk management practices, identify control gaps, and make practical and valuable recommendations for business unit management consideration.

• Presenting findings to business unit management.

• Lead and prepare clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports.

• Develop and maintain strong relationship with business unit management.

• Lead SOX and MAR planning and provide oversight to staff during walkthrough and testing phases

• Follow up on open audit issues until resolved

• Utilize technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.

• Coordinate and oversee the CPA program in the audit department

Required Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of internal or external audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business, advisory or consulting experience

• University degree.

• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices, and SOX requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential, for candidates with good industry experience.

• Experience in data analytics tools and methodologies.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. 

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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