Posted:
9/8/2024, 11:38:48 PM
Location(s):
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Metro Manila, Philippines
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
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 bonuses
Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)
Retirement savings benefit
Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being
Performance Bonus
Global network of industry experts
Extensive training resources
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Head of Audit Services to join our team at MBPS. In this role, you are accountable for planning, directing, and leading a team to deliver high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added, and risk-based audits services of assigned areas, segments, and countries (including and not limited to MBPS, global functions, Asia, US, Canada and GWAM segments and Manulife Bank).
Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and lead an engaged audit team to execute various types of audits and reviews of assigned areas, segments, countries (including SOX) in accordance with the audit methodology, departmental standards, and regulatory requirements
Assess adequacy of risk management and internal controls of assigned areas, segments, countries. Present 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
Own relationship management responsibility of assigned areas, segments, countries
Lead the team to utilize data analytics techniques and other technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process
Qualifications:
At least ten (10) years of relevant cumulative experience in life insurance, or pension and asset management; well-versed in audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management techniques
Minimum of five (5) years in a directorship capacity with a regional or global scope
Excellent communication skills, able to deal with confrontations and resolve conflicts
Strong stakeholder management - proven relationship skills including ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels
Challenges the status quo and proactively makes suggestions for continuous improvement
Nice to Haves:
Recognized accounting (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) professional designation
Data analytics – familiarity with Power BI and/or Alteryx as an end user
Experience in managing teams and stakeholders in different geographies
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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 [email protected].
Working Arrangement
Website: http://www.manulife.com.hk/
Headquarter Location: Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1897
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Life Insurance ⋅ Retirement ⋅ Wealth Management