Job Description
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** This is a 12-month contract**
Our team members are important to us, and we understand that each person’s needs and circumstances are unique. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
In addition, Internal audit fully participates in, and supports, Sun Life’s quinquennial sabbatical program where, starting with your 5th work anniversary and repeating every five years after, you can take a 3-6 week sabbatical that includes an additional paid week off.
This is an opportunity to join an engaged, inclusive, and collaborative team that is focused on individual development, building networks, and making an impact within the business. In this role, you will report to the Director, Internal Audit, and play a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of audit activities within Corporate Functions. You will have an opportunity to learn about Sun Life businesses, as well as informal people leadership and participation in Audit Methodology discussions.
This role is focused on overseeing and executing audits by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, making recommendations regarding control deficiencies, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Through audit work, you will have the opportunity to develop competencies around leading discussions with senior management, influencing various levels of management, project management, and building client relationships across the organization.
What will you do?
Manage complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and adherence to auditing principles within assigned time/budget
Monitor project progress and provide leadership to meet department objectives
Document business understanding, objectives, metrics, key controls, and test strategies
Lead client meetings, present audit findings, and conduct opening/closing meetings
Assess key control design, execute testing, and identify gaps
Prepare and review internal audit reports for management
Monitor audit findings to ensure effective resolution
Build and manage relationships with business partners and corporate contacts
Identify opportunities for test automation using Data Analytics and internal toolsets
Monitor key projects and strategic initiatives
Stay current on regulatory requirements, risk management best practices, and industry thought leadership
What do you need to succeed?
University degree in accounting, finance or business
Professional audit designation (e.g. CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA)
7 years of audit experience in the financial services industry or equivalent
Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls
Knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc)
Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls
Knowledge of Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks
Preferred
Skills:
Excellent written and communication skills, with ability to influence and lead meetings
Knowledge of or exposure to IFRS and Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy, Market Conduct, ABAC) would be an advantage
Knowledge of or exposure to IT Risk and IT General Controls would be an advantage
Pro-active, dedicated, flexible, demonstrating good practical judgement and taking initiative
Team player, ability to multi-task, detail oriented, strong commitment to quality, analytical, strong problem solving and consultative skills
What’s in it for you?
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
Flexible work environment
20 vacation days per year
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
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