- Complete audit assignments in accordance with department and IIA standards;
- Present findings and recommendations to business unit management;
- Follow-up on open audit issues until resolved as assigned;
- Use technology and data analytics to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process;
- Managing business unit management's expectations regarding deadlines and deliverables.
- Establish a high-level of credibility and build professional relationships with business unit management;
- Prioritization and time management in a multi-tasking environment;
- Keep current with new audit techniques, company policies and procedures, and knowledge of the wealth and insurance industry.;
- Provide on the job training to new staff assisting on assignments.;
- Collaborating with management to obtain a consensus on establishing the problem, the nature and potential impact of risks, and corresponding recommendation to resolve the risk exposure.
- Good understanding of wealth and asset management retail operations or products, applicable regulations and risks;
- Minimum 2 years of business-related experience or equivalent experience in risk management or internal/external audit;
- University degree is required. A recognized accounting (CPA) or auditing (CISA, CIA) designation is preferable but not essential for candidates with relevant business-related experience;
- Demonstrate understanding of business processes and their risk implications, ability to analyze situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations;
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others;
- Knowledge of data analysis tools is preferred;
- Commitment to quality and results oriented;
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments
Senior Auditor/Associate Manager - Waterloo, Canada - Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Description
Description
The Senior Auditor/Associate Manager is accountable for completing assigned audit work of all types (key risk audits, defined procedures, project risk reviews, financial control testing and other special projects) and works under the direction of the Audit Manager and Director. The Senior Auditor/Associate Manager would typically be assigned responsibility to complete specific components of the audit project. More experienced individuals may be assigned auditor-in-charge role in the audit project.
The mandate of Audit Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory activities to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Audit Services assists 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.
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