Associate Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

The Associate Manager Technology Audit is accountable for executing large, complex and sensitive projects of all types (key risk audits, systems development audits, SOX/MAR audits, policy and standard review, data analytics, program and project audits, investigations, consulting and other special projects) and the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added and risk-based audit services related to Manulife’s application and infrastructure supporting information services and products.

The scope of the senior auditor’s accountabilities includes developing risk assessments and audit approach for auditing information services and technology, including those of emerging risk areas such as cybersecurity, mobile and web development, big data, Agile software development environments, digital transformations, and cloud-based applications. The Associate Manager Technology Audit will assist in audit planning; executing engagements to deliver on the audit plan and assist audit lead in reporting.

• Understand the company’s technology strategy, operations and regulatory environment to proactively identify areas of emerging and heightened risk related to technology that affect the company. Reach agreement with management the risks affecting the technology unit; develop risk management objectives and audit programs to evaluate these risks;
• Understand Information Technology control environment to assess and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and operating practices;
• Execute multiple simultaneous projects within time budgets and target dates as well as quality of execution, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to Manager or Director.
• Execute audit projects to cover key risks and produce meaningful audit reports that clearly articulate the position on risks and related issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing a strategy to gain ongoing assurance over information services through automated methods. Identify opportunities to automate testing using toolsets deployed internally or through the assessment of other monitoring/analytic tools available in the market.
• Assist in performing inherent risk assessment of assigned audit units, annually. Assist in defining and proposing changes to information services audit units, maintain record of risks, key activities, systems and processes for sub audit units.
• Assist in performing assessments of information services processes new to the company.
• Assist in the development of agendas, audit objectives and scope, test procedures, and requests lists.
• Lead client meetings and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Clearly communicate potential issues and evaluate corrective action plans.

• University degree in accounting, information systems, or other relevant degree, plus an auditing / accounting designation (CPA, CA) with an interest in technology / IT OR a recognized IT audit / security (CISA / CISSP or similar) designation, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience working in a client-facing, matrix, project-based organization; typically gained through prior audit, advisory, consulting, or public accounting experience in a “Big Four” or other professional services firm, or other large organizations.
• Working knowledge or prior experience with information systems and operations used in the insurance industry and financial services industry;
• Experience analyzing complex data sets;
  Prior experience auditing various software development environments, including Agile;
• Ability to quickly comprehend business processes and identify the risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations;
• In depth knowledge of audit methodologies, system development methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and regulatory requirements;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.

• 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…