Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

Join Manulife's dynamic Group Function Finance and Risk Audit Team and play a key role in strengthening governance and risk management. You'll collaborate across North America in diverse areas such as Finance, Risk Management, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, and Corporate Secretary. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to conduct audits of our North American Insurance and Wealth and Asset Management businesses.

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.

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

• Assist in or lead interviews with business unit 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 valuable 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 positive relationship with business units.

• Lead various SOX and MAR processes, assist in SOX/MAR planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.

• Follow up on open audit issues until resolved as assigned

• Use 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 is required.

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

• Solid understanding of risks and regulations within the financial services industry.

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

• Exposure to Data Analytic 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.

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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), 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 [email protected].

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.