Global Audit Lead: SOX, AML & Risk Assurance

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to support governance and risk management across the Manulife Group in Asia. The role involves leading complex audits, coordinating with multiple locations, and delivering practical recommendations to strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in internal or external audit within financial services, strong English communication, and familiarity with data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related assurance functions within financial services.
• Experience planning and executing SOX, regulatory, operational, or financial audits with controls testing and reporting.
• Willingness to work a mid-shift schedule across global locations and time zones.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead audits (AML, SOX, key risk) per IIA standards; oversee end-to-end engagements.
• Manage audits within time budgets; report timing issues or overruns to management.
• Ensure testing completion and document test results and issues; review team papers.
• Evaluate risk and internal controls; perform root-cause analyses and craft recommendations.
• Present findings to management; gain agreement and provide value-added improvements.
• Prepare clear audit reports in line with methodology; utilize data analytics to enhance processes.
• Perform other duties as directed by Line Manager.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Communication

Time zone collaboration

Auditing experience

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA (preferred)

CIA/CISA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

ACL

IDEA

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Manulife is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to support governance and risk management across the Manulife Group in Asia. The role involves leading complex audits, coordinating with multiple locations, and delivering practical recommendations to strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in internal or external audit within financial services, strong English communication, and familiarity with data analytics tools.