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Manulife · 1 month ago

Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

CAD$74K/yr - CAD$123K/yr

3+ years exp

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking an Associate Manager for their Audit and Advisory Services team. The role involves executing audit assignments, collaborating with senior leaders, and applying analytics to enhance governance and risk management.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Execute audit and advisory assignments in accordance with department and IIA standards and target dates, reporting any scheduling or budget overruns to Senior Manager or Director

Develop an 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, driving 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 use 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

Build and maintain positive relationship with management

Lead, coach and mentor junior staff assisting on projects

Qualification

Audit experienceRisk managementData analyticsPythonFinancial Services knowledgeSOX requirementsAudit methodologiesControl frameworksCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

A university degree is required and 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit, risk management, or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience

Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider the ideas of others

Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, and provide valuable and practical feedback

Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures

Preferred

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

An 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, and employee/family assistance plans

Various 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 includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days

Full range of statutory leaves of absence