Senior IT Audit Lead — SOX & Controls Expert

Manulife John Hancock; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is seeking a Senior IT Audit Associate to support technology audits across its global environment. You will assess risks and controls, perform audit testing, and contribute to clear, practical audit reports while collaborating with business and technology stakeholders across multiple locations.

You will lead operational and financial controls testing, including SOX compliance, and help strengthen governance, risk management, and organizational resilience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in technology audit, IT risk management, IT controls, SOX compliance, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Hands-on experience assessing and testing IT controls, identifying control gaps, and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• University degree in accounting, information systems, technology, or another relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to document audit results and clearly communicate risks and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, countries, and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple audit activities and priorities while delivering quality work within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned technology, operational, and financial audit work with high quality, cost-effective services.
• Perform audit assignments per department methodology and IIA standards.
• Lead testing including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and assist in developing control objectives, risk statements, and audit programs.
• Document controls and execute audit procedures to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and help agree on practical solutions.
• Prepare clear audit reports with executive summaries, control environment ratings, and recommendations.
• Manage audit assignments within approved timelines and budgets and escalate delays.
• Follow up on outstanding audit issues and support external audit requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to staff auditors and support risk management education.

Skills

IT controls testing

SOX compliance

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

University degree in accounting or IT

Tools

Python

Job description

Manulife John Hancock is seeking a Senior IT Audit Associate to support technology audits across its global environment. You will assess risks and controls, perform audit testing, and contribute to clear, practical audit reports while collaborating with business and technology stakeholders across multiple locations.

You will lead operational and financial controls testing, including SOX compliance, and help strengthen governance, risk management, and organizational resilience.