Senior Manager, Audit & Advisory Services, Asia

This candidate will be accountable for planning, executing and completing audit projects (including key risk audits, key risk reviews, consulting, investigations and other special projects) with focus on both Wealth & Asset Management and General Account Investments for Asia regional and Singapore.

The candidate is also responsible for the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added and risk-based audit & advisory services within Asia.  While remaining totally independent, Audit & Advisory Services function provides added value by working with management at all levels to improve the management of various forms of risk.  Audit & Advisory Services provides assurance services to senior management and the board of directors which assist them in discharging their responsibilities for overseeing the management of risk in Manulife.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute on-site and off-site audit and advisory assignments (with focus on both Wealth & Asset Management and General Account Investments for Asia regional and Singapore) from annual audit plan according to the Group’s audit methodology, departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and execute audit and advisory projects including scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
• Manage regular and ad hoc meetings with business unit management and communicate audit progress, resolve audit observations and issues.
• Evaluate auditee’s verbal and written responses and present & articulate the audit issues and value-adding recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Follow-up with auditees on the rectification of issues and corrective action plans implementation.
• Assist Audit Director and above on working papers review and monitoring of project deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist Audit Director and above on developing audit plans based on the result of the annual risk assessment process.
• Assist Audit Director and above in preparing presentation materials for various committees and executive meetings.
• Assist in any other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 7+ years’ relevant experience gained from either or combined from Big4/CPA firm, Risk and/or Compliance, or Data Analytics Functions of reputable financial institutions, preferably from wealth and investment management industry (appropriate business title will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s experiences and competency).
• Bachelor’s degree or above in related disciplines with relevant professional qualifications (i.e. CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Data Analytics (Python, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and Agile Auditing are advantageous.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese is a plus).
• Strong presentation, articulation, and conflicts resolving skills.
• Strong self-motivation and results oriented professional.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Challenges the status quo and proactively makes suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Sound business judgment in assessing significance of issues and developing value added recommendations.

Problems/Challenges:

• Effectively communicate with business unit senior management and staff, to present audit findings clearly and concisely, reach agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management and operational efficiency issues.
• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques and innovative testing solutions to reveal value adding issues and advisory points to business unit management.
• Analyze business processes and controls over a wide diversity of operations across Asia, including in life and asset management business, identify key risks and control deficiencies, and develop practical and value-added recommendations for management implementation exercising sound business judgment.
• Prioritization and time management in a multi-tasking environment.
• Need to work overtime to meet internal or external deadlines.
• Establishing a high level of credibility and maintaining sound business relationships with business unit and department management and staff.
• Occasional business travels within Asia region.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 [email protected].

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