Lead Auditor – Global Internal Audit & Compliance

Manulife; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife invites a seasoned Audit and Advisory Services professional to join our global team in the Philippines. You will lead end-to-end audits across multiple locations, driving risk assessment, control effectiveness, and governance improvements with a high standard of professionalism.

You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide, apply data analytics to audit processes, and mentor team members while advancing your career within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or related assurance within financial services.
• Experience planning and executing SOX, regulatory, or financial audits including controls testing and issue reporting.
• Willingness to work a mid-shift schedule across multiple global locations and time zones.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong communication skills.
• Proven relationship management and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead audits (e.g., AML, SOX) per audit methodology and IIA Standards.
• Manage audits within budgets and timelines, reporting variances to management.
• Ensure tests are completed with proper documentation and review team workpapers.
• Evaluate risk management and internal controls; perform root cause analysis.
• Present findings to management and provide practical, value-added recommendations.
• Prepare clear audit reports and utilize data analytics to improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties aligned with business needs and career development.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Data analytics

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA/CIA/CISA preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Manulife invites a seasoned Audit and Advisory Services professional to join our global team in the Philippines. You will lead end-to-end audits across multiple locations, driving risk assessment, control effectiveness, and governance improvements with a high standard of professionalism.

You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide, apply data analytics to audit processes, and mentor team members while advancing your career within a multicultural environment.