Senior Audit Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Manulife Insurance Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to join our Audit and Advisory Services team in Quezon City, Philippines. The role involves executing SOX testing and risk-based audits, ensuring alignment with audit standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and must be fluent in English. Join us to enhance your career in a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in audit or risk management.
• Experience in IT controls is a must for IT auditors.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute SOX testing and risk-based audits.
• Communicate audit findings to the Audit Lead effectively.
• Utilize data analytics techniques to improve audit processes.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal audit

Risk management

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

University degree

Job description

About the Audit Group

Join Manulife's Audit and Advisory Services team, where we partner with management to enhance risk control and organizational resilience. We deliver insightful reports to senior management and the Board, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and accountability. Our energetic and collaborative team offers exposure to new business areas and influences business management through diverse projects. We prioritize professional development and innovation, offering opportunities like data analytics training to advance your career.

Position Responsibilities

• Support and execute SOX testing and/or risk‑based audits (key risk audits, key risk reviews, defined procedures) in accordance with Manulife’s audit methodology and IIA Standards.
• For SOX testing, support walkthrough and documentation, and perform design and operating effectiveness testing independently for assigned controls.
• Execute audit work independently with minimal supervision.
• Lead simple defined procedures or specific audit sections with guidance.
• Complete audit testing assigned accurately and timely, ensuring reliable work quality.
• Ensure quality of work completed in accordance with Manulife’s audit methodology and IIA Standards.
• Identify issues and root causes with guidance for complex areas.
• Communicate audit issues, observations and findings to the Audit Lead or Country Head effectively, and support issue articulation.
• Utilize data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.
• Assist in issue follow‑up and perform issue closure validation within the assigned timeline.
• Actively participate 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.

Required Qualifications

• A university degree is required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, SOX compliance or equivalent business experience in the financial services industry.
• For IT auditors, experience in IT controls and testing is a must.
• Good 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.
• Good relationship skills and the ability to collaborate with different business units and team members in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and risks, identify key controls 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, risk management practices and SOX requirements.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and risks in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools.
• People‑management skills and experience.
• Fluency in Chinese, Malay and Indonesian languages.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace our diversity and strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers. 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, 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. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Learn More About Manulife

For more information about Manulife, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.