Audit Manager, Professional Practices

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an Audit Manager to enhance internal audit practices and quality assurance. This role involves reporting to senior management, implementing best practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation and significant audit experience, contributing to the effectiveness of the audit department.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work model

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ audit experience, certification preferred.
• Detailed understanding of internal audit practices and standards.
• Proficiency in technology, especially in handling large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Lead and enhance the global quality assurance program.
• Identify and implement best practices by collaborating with professional organizations.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Professional designation in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Audit Manager, Professional Practices

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00111616

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of Sun Life. It assists Sun Life in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management and internal control processes.

The Internal Audit Professional Practice group is responsible for leading the selection and effective use of tools, methodology selection and implementation, and best practices including quality assurance, reporting, and training for the Audit Department worldwide.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit - Professional Practice, the position will support in consolidated reporting and quality assurance programs to ensure consistency and efficiency in the internal audit group. The role contributes to driving change in the Audit department by supporting the Director in the implementation of key department strategic initiatives to enhance performance and align with best practices. This includes, and is not limited to, embracing a Digital mindset and actively supporting the organization’s initiatives on working differently and translating experiences with tangible digital solutions. The role provides a unique opportunity to interact with senior level internal audit management and further enhance skills essential in internal audit.

What will you do?

• Complete timely reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management, including quarterly controls reports and KPI updates

• Lead and enhance the global quality assurance program to ensure consistency and quality across the Internal Audit department

• Proactively identify best practices through materials from Institute of Internal Auditors, external audit firms, regulators, experts, etc. and by building and maintaining relationships with professional organizations and peers to share with global audit teams

• Identify and implement best practices by collaborating with professional organizations, peers, and leveraging external resources

• Develop innovative techniques for targeted reviews on areas of interest to senior management and regulators, and support corrective action implementation

What do you need to succeed?

• Professionally designated Accountant with at least 5 years’ audit experience (certification preferred) and prior involvement in quality assurance reviews within the financial services or audit industry

• Detailed understanding of internal audit practices, standards, regulatory guidance, and leading quality assurance practices

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to challenge and persuade senior audit executives

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships at all employee levels

• Proficiency in technology, especially in handling large data volumes and using MS Office

• Strong ethics, with the ability to handle pressure and resolve conflicts, coupled with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

What's in it for you?

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [e-mail] .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Internal Audit

Posting End Date:

31/05/2025

Shine together

At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

Shape the future

With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter.