Senior Manager/Associate Director for Audit
Senior Manager/Associate Director for Audit
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Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
1. In coordination with the Head of Internal Audit Philippines develop a flexible annual audit plan complying with departmental methodology.
2. Plan and execute audit assignments in accordance with audit methodology and standards. Manage assignments within time budgets and target dates reporting any problem to audit management.
3. Understand and identify business risks and key controls. Test and assess the effectiveness of identified key controls. Review the work of audit team members. Prepare audit reports including executive summary and rating of adequacy of risk management. Make practical and value-added recommendations to improve risk management practices and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
4. Present findings and recommendations to management. Resolve contentious issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management and operational efficiency issues.
5. Manage audit staff assisting on assigned components of the audit and review completed files to ensure quality of work completed and adherence to department standards.
6. Monitor open audit issues until resolved.
7. Assist in regulatory audits. Anticipate and respond to information requests and business unit management needs. Keep audit management informed of the audit progress.
8. Support the Head of Internal Audit Philippines in managing the day-to-day activities:
- Recommend team members assignments to audit projects. Monitor team members utilization rate on assigned projects and escalate any problems to relevant management.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with audit and management. Foster collaboration and improve coordination of audit activities among Risk Management Compliance and other governance groups.
- Report status of planned audits and key performance indicators to relevant management.
- Develop talent based on understanding of current and future business needs. Regularly obtain and provide performance feedback. Resolve team conflicts when needed. Build and empower the team by fostering an inclusive environment and promoting diversity of thoughts and skills to maximize capabilities. Inspire the team set good example and work with the team through change. Celebrate individual and team achievements.
9. Keep current on emerging risks current events affecting the industry improvements and current developments in internal audit standards procedures and techniques.
10. Assist in the investigation of issues or matters outside of the regular audit plan and perform any other duties relating to Audit as assigned by relevant management or Audit Committee.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required
- 8 to 10 years of internal/external audit experience in life insurance or trust company at least 5 years of which involves managing the work of audit professionals.
- Recognized accounting (CPA CMA) or auditing (CIA) professional designation.
- Highly proficient in MS Office applications
- Knowledge in data analytics is an advantage
- Demonstrated understanding of business processes and their risk implications. Demonstrated ability to analyze situations reach appropriate conclusions and make value-added and practical recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of audit methodologies project management control frameworks and risk management practices and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide clear and timely feedback and to seek feedback when needed.
- Proven relationship and leadership skills including ability to deal with staff/management at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Flexible in dealing with changing priorities and projects.
- Promotes positive outlook through change and models desired behaviors.
- Commitment to quality and strong work ethics.
- Demonstrated integrity objectivity and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:
Insurance industry experience
- Recognized accounting (e.g. CPA CMA) or auditing (e.g. CIA) professional designation
- Knowledge on data analytics
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
