Manager, Assurance

1 week ago

Old Toronto, Canada Société Financière Manuvie Full time

The North American Controls Centre of Excellence (“CCoE”) is a customer-focused team that provides professional, expert advice to senior management in their execution of an effective internal controls strategy. The North American Controls CoE plays a key role in financial control oversight, and supports various projects and initiatives to develop, enhance and monitor internal control programs.

Reporting to the Director, North American Controls CoE, the Manager, Group Insurance Control Programs, plays a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of financial control procedures within the operations areas, accounting and operational risk framework, which includes: GB SOC and SOX coordination, Design of controls and best practices, Liaison with operational financial controls, External audit coordination and Incident reporting.

The position will provide opportunities to build on competencies such as design and implementation of controls, process documentation, collaboration and coordination across business areas including Audit Services and external audit, project management and developing knowledge of Manulife operational and actuarial controls/processes.

Responsibilities:
  • Build effective relationships with operational leads, actuaries, Audit Services, external auditors, and accounting providers.
  • Manage SOC/SOX walkthroughs and audits, monitor progress, respond to inquiries, and provide status reports to the Director, Audit Services, and external audit.
  • Compile walkthrough documentation for SOC/SOX controls, and assist in assessing and reviewing control adequacy and deficiencies.
  • Collaborate with Audit Services to share best practices and maximize resource efficiency.
  • Present findings and recommendations, design risk management solutions, and drive continuous improvement of controls framework and reporting.
  • Coordinate support for external auditors, represent the team on projects, and assist in stakeholder training.
Required Qualifications:
  • CPA designation with 5-10 years of relevant experience in progressive accounting roles.
  • Post-secondary education in accounting or related field is required.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently, particularly in the area of using sound, independent judgment, problem-solving, analytical skills, managing conflicting priorities and delivering results within tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with influencing and negotiation abilities.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
  • Process analysis and documentation skills, including flow charting.
  • Strong business acumen with ability to communicate complex concepts and the results in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience applying the COSO framework to internal control assessments.
  • Working knowledge of SOC, SOX and IFRS accounting guidelines are a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience from an internal/external audit role.
  • Knowledge of life and health insurance industry.
When you join our team:
  • 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 than just words.
  • As part of the global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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