Audit Manager

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

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This is an opportunity to join an engaged, inclusive, and collaborative team that is focused on individual development, building networks, and making an impact within the business. In this role, you will report to the Director, Internal Audit, and play a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of audit activities within the Canada business. You will have an opportunity to learn about Canada’s asset management, group retirement, and insurance businesses, as well as informal people leadership and participation in Audit Methodology discussions.

This role is focused on overseeing and executing audits by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, making recommendations regarding control deficiencies, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Through audit work, you will have the opportunity to develop competencies around leading discussions with senior management, influencing various levels of management, project management, and building client relationships across the organization.

What will you do?

Manage and execute multiple complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles, practice and assigned time/budget

Monitor the progress of audit projects and provide appropriate leadership in completing the project according to department objectives

Support the documentation of business understanding, business objectives /performance/metrics, key controls, and test strategy to ensure that audit objectives and approach meet broader business needs

Lead meetings with clients to drive the audit process, presenting audit findings and recommendations; conduct audit opening and closing meetings with client

Support the assessment of key control design and execute testing of key controls and identify gaps

Prepare and review internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management

Monitor audit findings to ensure effective resolution

Actively build and manage relationships with business partners and corporate contacts

Identify opportunities to automate testing using Data Analytics and toolsets deployed internally (CAAT and analytical tools) or through the assessment of other monitoring/analytic tools available

Monitor key projects and strategic initiatives

Stay up-to-date on current best practices in risk management and control assessment; acquiring and sharing information related to industry thought leadership and best practices

What do you need to succeed?

University degree in accounting, finance or business

Professional audit designation (e.g. CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA)

6 years of audit experience in the financial services industry or equivalent

Proven ability to manage multiple projects

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls

Knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc)

Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls

Knowledge of Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks

Knowledge of or exposure to IFRS and Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy, Market Conduct, ABAC) would be an advantage

Knowledge of or exposure to IT Risk and IT General Controls would be an advantage

Assets:

Excellent written and communication skills, with ability to influence and lead meetings

Pro-active, dedicated, flexible, demonstrating good practical judgement and taking initiative

Team player, ability to multi-task, detail oriented, strong commitment to quality, analytical, strong problem solving and consultative skills

What’s in it for you?

We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada

Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections.

A collaborative and interactive team environment

Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program lets you give back to your community – and in many cases, we’ll match your contributions.

Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

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