Associate Manager, Audit And Advisory Services

Audit Professional

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.

Join Manulife's dynamic Audit Team and play a key role in strengthening governance and risk management. As part of our global team, you'll collaborate across North America and Asia in diverse areas such as Human Resources, Third Party Risk Management, and Marketing. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to conduct audits of our General Account Investments and 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.

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:

• Assist with the planning and execution of audit projects in accordance with department and IIA Standards.
• Manage project and non-project tasks within time budgets and target date.
• Assist in or lead interviews with management regarding the risks being managed by the business unit and assist with developing concise risk-based audit strategies and scope.
• Assist in assessing risk management practices, identifying control gaps, and making practical and value-added recommendations for business unit management consideration.
• Assist in presenting findings to business unit management.
• Assist with preparing clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with business unit management.
• Assist with SOX and MAR planning and provide oversight to more junior staff during walkthrough and testing phases
• Follow up on open audit issues until resolved as assigned
• Utilize technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business, advisory or consulting experience.
• University degree.
• A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good industry experience.
• 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:

• Exposure to Data Analytic tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of investment areas such as portfolio management, operations, credit risk, hedge accounting, complex derivative instruments, private equity investments and/or investment valuations would be desirable.

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.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.