Audit Manager

Overview

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description:

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

Internal Audit contributes to the long-term competitive advantage of the company through the execution of high quality and efficient audit services which help our clients proactively manage risks in their business.

The candidate is responsible for managing, planning and scheduling complex audit engagements and projects. The role includes significant client interaction in order to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the efficiency of operations. The role is also responsible for fostering a proactive, high performance team environment.

• Manage complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles and practices.
• Document the business understanding, business objectives, risks, performance metrics, key controls, and testing strategies for each audit engagement assigned.
• Conduct audit opening and closing meetings with client.
• Monitor the progress of audit projects and provides appropriate leadership in completing the projects according to department objectives.
• Identify opportunities to build, leverage and execute data analytics within audit.
• Supervise other audit managers or auditors assigned to projects according to department objectives.
• Prepare and/or review identified issues to ensure they are clearly understood, documented, and that the process owners/business management provides corrective action.
• Prepare internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management.
• Prepare for and lead meetings with clients for the purpose of audit planning, fieldwork, and presenting audit findings and recommendations; and documents the results of these meetings.
• Monitor audit findings to ensure effective and timely resolution.
• Contribute to preparation of internal audit management reports.
• Actively build and manages relationships with business partners.
• Recommend revisions to audit policies, procedures, and programs.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Internal Audit preferred
• Relevant professional designation (CPA, CIA) required
• Health Insurance background strongly preferred
• Solid technical audit skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Proactive, energetic self-starter with the ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to devise innovative solutions in a dynamic business environment
• Data analytics experience preferred
• Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls
• Knowledge of or exposure to IT Risk and IT General Controls would be an advantage

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company-paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.

• Named as a "Top 10"…