Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

Manulife; Waterloo (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Manager in Audit and Advisory Services, where you'll deliver high-quality audits and advisory projects. This role requires a keen understanding of risk management and internal controls, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with management. You'll have the opportunity to embrace data analytics and lead SOX processes, all while contributing to the company's strategic objectives. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers an exciting chance to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plans

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit or risk management.
• A university degree is required; CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit and advisory assignments per standards.
• Lead and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

The Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services, delivers high-quality work of various types, including key risk audits, defined procedures, project risk reviews, and advisory and special projects. They provide professional, efficient, and valuable results. The directive of Audit and Advisory Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to make valuable contributions and improve the operations of the company. Audit and Advisory Services assist the company in achieving its Strategic Objectives through a well-adapted approach to evaluate the efficiency of the Company’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete audit and advisory assignments and special projects in accordance with department and IIA standards.
• Develop adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being evaluated to assess the controls in place to mitigate these risks.
• Assist in planning, driving engagements to deliver on the annual plan and assist project leads in reporting, develop, and maintain positive relationship with management.
• Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated working papers, findings, and recommendations.
• Lead and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables, follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and lead the remediation testing of issues.
• Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit and advise, embrace and actively use data analytics.
• Lead various SOX processes, assist in SOX Planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of internal audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business, advisory or consulting experience.
• A university degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good insurance industry experience.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations.
• Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures.

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.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit our story.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. 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 or religious beliefs, 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.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies.

Primary Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between: $71,550.00 USD - $119,250.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.