Audit Associate Manager

Manulife Financial; Philippines; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking an experienced auditor to join Audit and Advisory Services across multiple segments and locations. You will plan, execute and lead audits, help strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls in a globally diverse environment.

Fluent English, strong communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential. This is a hybrid role with opportunities to impact the control environment and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of audit/risk experience in Financial Services or related fields.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse business units and teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and/or lead various audits (risk, AML, SOX) per IIA standards.
• Manage audits within time budgets and report variances to management.
• Document findings, develop audit issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Present issues to management and drive action to improve controls.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist in preparing materials for committees and leadership meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Join our dynamic Audit and Advisory Services team and play a vital role in supporting and enhancing governance and risk management across Manulife Group in different segment and countries (including MBPS, global functions, Asia and GWAM segments). You’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from over 10 locations across Asia, gaining exposure to a rich variety of cultures and perspectives. This is your chance to help shape the future of our audit function - all while developing your own skills and career in a collaborative, supportive and truly multicultural environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and execute and/or lead various types of audits (key risk audits, key risk reviews, AML, SOX) in accordance with the Manulife’s audit methodology and IIA Standards. Able to team lead moderately complex, country specific or regulatory audits and execute end-to-end audits (i.e. Planning, Fieldwork and Reporting) with minimum supervision.

• Manage audits within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to audit management.

• Ensure completion of audit testing by the audit team within timeline and documentation of test results with applicable issues (if any) in accordance with the Manulife’s audit methodology. Review team members working papers and provide guidance to audit team members.

• Evaluate the management of risk and internal controls in business. Identify and develop audit issues based on factual and complete information. Perform root cause analysis.

• Present audit issues/observations to and reach agreement with the business unit/regional management; make practical and value-added recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

• Prepare audit reports; audit reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized, and issued in accordance with the audit methodology.

• Utilize data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.

• Assist in issue follow-up with business unit/regional management regularly on the status/ implementation of corrective action plans for timely audit issue closure.

• Ensure quality of work completed and in accordance with the Manulife’s audit methodology and IIA Standards.

• Assist in preparing presentation materials for various committees and executive meetings, as and when necessary.

• Actively participates in departmental initiatives.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager, as and when necessary, that are in line with skill set capacity or for career development.

• This is a mid-shift role.

Required Qualifications

• A university degree is required and minimum of 6 years or above of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance or equivalent business experience in Financial Services industry.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider the ideas of others. Fluent in spoken and written English is a must.

• Proven relationship skills and the ability to collaborate with different business units and team members in a multi-cultural environment are crucial, along with the ability to resolve conflicts and deal effectively with staff at all levels up to Director or equivalent.

• Ability to quickly understand business processes and risks, identify key controls, analyze moderately complex situations, and make practical recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of life insurance, asset management, audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements is an asset.

• An understanding of the Financial Services industry, applicable regulations, and risks is preferred.

• Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred.

• People management skills and experience is an advantage. The candidate is a strong team player, willing to share knowledge, provide guidance, and assist new team members. The ability to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement is also important.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid