Senior Internal Controls Strategist

Manulife; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife’s North American Controls Center of Excellence in Manila is seeking a Control Analyst to execute control consulting projects, support audits, and close gaps in internal controls. You will work with senior management to strengthen financial controls and partner with business leaders to improve processes.

You’ll build relationships with auditors, coordinate information gathering, and provide analysis to address findings.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication with influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Process analysis and documentation skills, including flow charting.

Responsibilities

• Execute control consulting projects and support internal audits.
• Coordinate information gathering, walkthrough validation, and test sampling with auditors.
• Identify and escalate issues to the Manager/Director.
• Provide senior leaders with insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Advise business areas on audit scoping, evidence sources, and management action plans.

Skills

CPA designation

Independent judgment

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Manulife’s North American Controls Center of Excellence in Manila is seeking a Control Analyst to execute control consulting projects, support audits, and close gaps in internal controls. You will work with senior management to strengthen financial controls and partner with business leaders to improve processes.

You’ll build relationships with auditors, coordinate information gathering, and provide analysis to address findings.