Senior IT Audit & SOX Specialist

Company 81 - Manulife Data Services Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Senior IT Audit Associate to support technology audits across its global environment, assessing risks and controls, performing audit testing, and contributing to clear audit reports. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across locations while helping strengthen governance, risk management, controls, and organizational resilience.

This hybrid role involves leading SOX testing and cross-border collaboration to ensure robust risk-based

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technology audit, IT risk management, IT controls, or related fields.
• Hands-on IT controls assessment and testing with risk-based recommendations.
• University degree in accounting, information systems, technology, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; ability to document results clearly.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, countries, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned technology, operational, and financial audit work while delivering high-quality, professional, cost-effective, and risk-based audit services.
• Perform audit assignments in accordance with department methodology and Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Lead operational and financial controls 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 their design and operating effectiveness.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and help agree on practical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports, including executive summaries, control environment ratings, and recommendations.
• Manage audit assignments within approved timelines and budgets and elevate potential delays or budget overruns.
• Follow up on outstanding audit issues until they are resolved and provide support for external audit requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to staff auditors and support business units through risk management consulting, education, and training.

Skills

IT controls testing

SOX compliance

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

University degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Data analytics

Python

Machine learning

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Senior IT Audit Associate to support technology audits across its global environment, assessing risks and controls, performing audit testing, and contributing to clear audit reports. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across locations while helping strengthen governance, risk management, controls, and organizational resilience.

This hybrid role involves leading SOX testing and cross-border collaboration to ensure robust risk-based