Associate Manager, Audit & Advisory Services

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Manager for Audit & Advisory Services to deliver high-quality audit and advisory work. This role involves executing various assignments, managing expectations, and fostering strong relationships with management. You will be responsible for assessing risks, preparing concise reports, and utilizing data analytics to enhance audit processes. If you have a background in internal audit, risk management, or consulting, and are passionate about improving operations through independent assurance, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of internal audit or risk management experience required.
• University degree required; CPA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit and advisory assignments according to standards.
• Develop understanding of risks and assess controls in place.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

SOX Compliance

Education

University Degree

CPA or CA Designation

CIA or CISA Designation

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Associate Manager, Audit & Advisory Services

Locations: Toronto, Ontario; Waterloo, Ontario

Time Type: Full-time

Posted On: 3 days ago

Time Left to Apply: Closing Date: October 18, 2024 (10 days remaining to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR24071383

The Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services is accountable for delivering high-quality work of all types (key risk audits, defined procedures, project risk reviews, advisory and other special projects), providing high quality, professional, cost-effective and valuable results. The mandate of Audit and Advisory Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Audit and Advisory Services assist the Company in achieving its Strategic Objectives through a well-adapted approach to evaluate the efficiency of the Company’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Responsibilities:

• Execute audit and advisory assignments and special projects in accordance with department and IIA standards.
• Develop adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being evaluated to assess the controls in place to mitigate these risks.
• Assist in planning and executing engagements to deliver on the annual plan and assist project leads in reporting.
• Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated working papers, findings, and recommendations.
• Manage and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables.
• Follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication, and lead the remediation testing of issues.
• Apply analytical skills and be open-minded to explore different ways to audit and advise, embrace and actively use data analytics.
• Lead various SOX processes, assist in SOX Planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with management.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of internal audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience.
• University degree is required. A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good insurance industry experience.
• Life insurance experience, understanding of life and health insurance operations and products is preferred.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices, and SOX requirements.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
• Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures.