Audit Manager, Audit Services - APAC

Location: Manila

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Northern Trust’s internal audit function (Audit Services) is offering an exceptional opportunity to join a global team of experts, whose common goal is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities that assess risks and protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of Northern Trust.

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading, planning and executing audit engagements across the APAC Region. The Audit Manager provides technical expertise and guidance to auditors within the engagement team and works closely with Directors to confirm the scope of the audit and fieldwork execution strategy. Success is measured by the comprehensiveness of work papers, integrity of the assessment, quality of internal audit reports, timeliness of delivery, contributions to team process enhancements, and your ability to foster relationships both internally within Audit Services and with key stakeholders.

In addition, the Audit Manager may also assist with continuous monitoring, strategic audit planning and risk assessments and preparing information for regulators.

The successful candidate will collaborate and work closely with partners in different locations.

This position will report to the Associate Director based in Melbourne.

Principal Responsibilities Leadership Establish  and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders;

Take responsibility for the execution of assigned audit projects and/or audit deliverables to ensure that work is performed timely and accurately

Demonstrate professionalism and leadership during planning interviews/walkthroughs, status meetings, and communication of audit observations with key stakeholders at all levels;

Ensure audit projects are delivered to the appropriate quality and in compliance with the Internal Audit Manual. Escalate any significant concerns/ budget variances/ delays that will impact the audit project in advance.

Operational Perform work that adheres to all Policies and Standards (e.g., creates electronic work papers to evidence scope of examination and accuracy of findings); professional auditing standards; and regulatory requirements;

Design and execute the appropriate testing approach and ensure, through first-level reviews, that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the audit project;

Apply analytical skills in discussions with the Business and Audit Partners and the risk assessment process to properly identify key risks and controls, audit scope, and testing approach within an audit or other project;

Develop and demonstrate an understanding of business risks, controls, processes and systems, along with an understanding of relevant laws and regulations that apply to the areas audited;

Communicate with senior level management, leading discussions on the business/risk environment and issues/risks raised during the audit, and providing periodic project updates;

Lead other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work, timeliness of delivery to stakeholders, and compliance with internal audit standards.

Skills / Experience Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics is preferred, but not required.

Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM, CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) are preferable but not mandatory8+ years of experience auditing in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is an advantage but not required. Candidates with regulatory…