Head of Audit Services, MBPS

About the Audit Group

Join Manulifes Audit and Advisory Services team where we work with management to strengthen risk controls and organizational resilience. We provide clear insightful reports to senior management and the Board supporting excellence accountability and continuous improvement.

Our team is energetic collaborative and offers exposure to different business areas. We encourage innovation and professional growth including opportunities to learn data analytics and other advanced tools.

About Our Audit Team

As the Head of Audit Services you will help support and enhance governance and risk management across the Manulife Groupincluding MBPS global functions Asia and the Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) segments. You will collaborate with colleagues across 10 locations in Asia gaining multicultural exposure while helping shape the future of our audit function.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop the bi-annual audit plan based on risk assessment and regulatory needs.

• Build and manage relationships with assigned areas segments and countries.

• Assess risk management and internal controls; present issues and recommendations to management.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports aligned with audit methodology.

• Represent Audit in Audit Committees Risk Committees and management meetings.

• Coordinate with regulators and respond to audit-related requests.

• Manage audits within budget and timelines.

• Monitor team and departmental KPIs.

• Lead data analytics usage to improve audit efficiency.

• Recruit develop and coach team members.

• Follow up on corrective actions for timely issue closure.

• Ensure audit work meets Manulifes methodology and IIA Standards.

• Lead or support regional/department initiatives.

• Handle other tasks aligned with your skills and development goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and at least 14 years of relevant audit risk compliance or financial services experience.

• Professional designation (CPA CA ACCA CIA CISA).

• Strong knowledge of life insurance asset management audit methodologies and risk practices.

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Proven leadership and people management abilities.

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills in multicultural environments.

• Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvements.

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Results-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sales and product compliance or actuarial work (valuation pricing).

• Understanding of financial services regulations and risks.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools.

• Experience working with regulators.

• Fluency in Chinese Malay or Indonesian is an advantage.

When You Join Our Team:

• Youll be empowered to learn and grow your career.

• Youll be supported in an inclusive flexible environment that values well-being.

• Youll be part of a global team shaping the future of Manulife.