Senior Manager, Audit & Advisory Services, Asia

Senior Manager, Audit & Advisory Services, Asia

Apply locations Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: December 31, 2024 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR24080240

The opportunity

The candidate is accountable for planning, executing and completing audit projects (including key risk audits, key risk reviews, consulting, investigations and other special projects) with focus on both Wealth & Asset Management and General Account Investments for Asia regional and Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute on-site and off-site audit and advisory assignments (with focus on both Wealth & Asset Management and General Account Investments for Asia regional and Malaysia) from annual audit plan according to the Group’s audit methodology, departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and execute audit and advisory projects including scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
• Manage regular and ad hoc meetings with business unit management and communicate audit progress, resolve audit observations and issues.
• Evaluate auditee’s verbal and written responses and present & articulate the audit issues and value-adding recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Follow-up with auditees on the rectification of issues and corrective action plans implementation.
• Assist Audit Director and above on team coaching, working papers review, and monitoring of project deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist Audit Director and above on developing audit plans based on the result of the annual risk assessment process.
• Assist Audit Director and above in preparing presentation materials for various committees and executive meetings.
• Assist in any other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• 7+ years’ relevant experience gained from either Big4/CPA firm, Risk and/or Compliance, or Data Analytics Functions of reputable financial institutions, preferably from wealth and investment management industry (appropriate business title will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s experiences and competency).
• Bachelor’s degree or above in related disciplines with relevant professional qualifications (i.e. CFA, FRM, CPA, CISA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Data Analytics (Python, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and Agile Auditing are advantageous.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Fluent in Mandarin is a plus).
• Strong presentation, articulation, and conflicts resolving skills.
• Strong self-motivation and results oriented professional.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Challenges the status quo and proactively makes suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Sound business judgment in assessing significance of issues and developing value added recommendations.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

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 .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

About Us

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