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Manulife Associate Audit Manager in Toronto, Ontario

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The Associate Audit Manager is accountable for assisting the Managers and Director with completing the planning, fieldwork and reporting for large, complex and sensitive projects of all types (key risk audits, key risk reviews, emerging risk reviews, etc.) through the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added results mainly for the following functions within the Company: Global Human Resources, Global Marketing, and Global Procurement. The mandate of Audit Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities and to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Audit Services assists the Company in achieving its Strategic Objectives through a disciplined approach to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the planning and execution of audit projects in accordance with department standards.

  • Manage project and non-project tasks within time budgets and target dates, reporting any concerns to the Managers or Director.

  • Communicate/conduct interviews with management regarding the risks being managed by the business unit and assist with developing concise risk-based audit strategies and scope.

  • Assist in assessing risk management practices, identifying control gaps, and making practical and value-added recommendations for business unit management consideration.

  • Assist in presenting findings to business unit management, resolving contentious issues and reaching agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management and operational efficiency issues.

  • Assist with preparing clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationship with BU management.

  • Assist with SOX and MAR planning and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases

  • Follow up on open audit issues until resolved as assigned

  • Utilize technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.

What we are looking for:

  • University degree with 3+ years of internal/external audit or equivalent business experience. A recognized accounting or auditing (CPA, CA, CIA) designation(s) helpful.

  • Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and provide value-added and practical feedback

  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others

  • Results oriented; ability to balance multiple priorities and projects

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.

  • Proven relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

  • Prior Procurement, Strategy, HR, and/or SOX Audit experiences helpful. Exposure to Data Analytic tools and methodologies.

What can we offer you?

  • A competitive salary and benefits packages.

  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

  • A focus on growing your career path with us.

  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you:

  • Values-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

  • Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

  • Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

  • Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

  • Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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 . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Salary range is expected to be between

$70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife 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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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