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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place.

Why choose Manulife?

Competitive Salary packages and performance bonusesDay 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)Retirement savings benefitRewarding culture that values wellness and well-beingPerformance BonusGlobal network of industry expertsExtensive training resources

Job Description:

We’re looking for an IT Audit Associate 3 to join our Audit Services, Asia at MBPS. In this role, you are primarily accountable for completing audit tasks in relation to audit projects assigned (e.g. Key Risk Audit (KRA), IT General Controls Testing (ITGC), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), validation of corrective actions for audit issue closure). The candidate assists the Director in the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added and risk-based audits of assigned areas, segments and countries (including MBPS, global functions, Asia and GWAM segments). 

While remaining totally independent, Audit Services function provides added value by working with management at all levels to improve the management of various forms of risk.  Audit 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute various types of audit tasks as assigned (e.g. lead business process understanding walkthroughs, ITGC design and operating effectiveness testing) within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to responsible project leads and Directors.Participate in departmental initiatives for continuous improvement such as regular reporting and risk assessments.Assist in evaluating the management of risk and internal controls in business. Assist the project leads and Directors in presenting the findings to and reach agreement with the business unit management; make practical and value-added recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.Assist in issue follow-up with business unit/regional management regularly on the status/ implementation of corrective action plans for timely audit issue closure. Ensure quality of work completed and in accordance with the audit methodology, departmental standards and regulatory requirements.Assist in preparing the audit reports; audit reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized.Assist in preparing presentation materials for various committees and executive meetings.Utilize data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.Liaise and collaborate with local and onshore audit teams.Provide guidance and assist new team members.

Minimum Skills to Hire:

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.2+ years’ relevant experience (e.g. external auditing firm, IT internal audit, project management, appropriate business title will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s experiences and competency.Good knowledge of life insurance and asset management business, audit methodologies, ITGC, SOX testing, control frameworks and risk management techniques.General understanding of systems development, IT infrastructure and IT Control Framework will be beneficial.Recognized accounting (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or auditing (CIA, CISA, CRISC) professional designationGeneral understanding of systems development, IT infrastructure and IT Control Framework is a plus.Data analytics skills (Advanced Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, etc) is a plus.Fast learner, self-motivated, detailed oriented and with commitment to quality.Good communication skills, oral and written. Able to deal with confrontations and resolve conflicts.Results oriented; able to strike balance on multiple priorities and projects.Sound business judgment in assessing significance of issues and developing value added recommendations.Strong team-player who willingly and openly shares ideas and knowledge. Able to collaborate with different business units and team members in a multi-cultural environment.Actively seeks feedback from others and incorporates any necessary changes. At the same time, provide clear and timely constructive feedback.Challenges the status quo and proactively makes suggestions for continuous improvement.

Problems/Challenges:

Prioritization and time management in a multi-tasking environmentNeed to work overtime to meet internal or external deadlinesAnalyze business processes and controls as assigned 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 judgmentSome business travels within Asia region

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.