- Execute 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 audited to evaluate the controls in place to mitigate these risks.
- Assist in audit planning, executing engagements to deliver on the audit plan and assist audit leads in reporting.
- Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated audit working papers, findings and recommendations.
- Manage and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables.
- Follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and leading the remediation testing of issues.
- Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit, embrace and utilize data analytics to enhance audit coverage.
- Lead various SOX processes, assist in SOX/MAR Planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.
- Develop and maintain strong relationship with management.
- 3 to 5 years of internal audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience.
- University degree is required. A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good insurance industry experience.
- Life insurance experience, understanding of life and health insurance operations and products is preferred.
- Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements
- Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
- Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures.
- 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.
- Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. - Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. - Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. - Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. - Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
Associate Manager, Audit Services - Toronto, Canada - Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
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Description
The Associate Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality audit work of all types (key risk audits, defined procedures, project risk reviews, financial control testing and other special projects), delivery high quality, professional, cost-effective and valuable results. The mandate of Audit Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting 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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