Senior Auditor

The professionalism and talent of our employees is what makes Manulife Financial a successful organization. As a leading provider of financial protection products and investment management services, we depend upon the performance, service, and support of many different business units. Job Description Senior Auditor-1000733 Description Reporting to the Director, Audit Services, this position will be responsible for testing and assessing the internal control environment for operational audits, financial reporting and disclosure, and IT projects to provide assurances to management and ensure regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for identifying control weaknesses and providing cost-effective and value-added recommendations to the business unit that support business goals and objectives, while mitigating business risk. The individual will be part of a collaborative team who employs risk-based auditing methods to achieve business results. Key Accountabilities: Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operational and financial processes within the Canadian Division by performing Key Risk Audits, Project Risk Audits, and Financial Control Testing Participate in audit meetings with internal clients to schedule and conclude audit engagements, understand key business processes and controls, and implement risk-based audit testing programs to reach appropriate control conclusions Assist with the preparation and maintenance of internal control documentation for business units, including detailed process narratives and flowcharts Provide guidance to internal clients for the design of internal controls Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and understanding the nature of the client's business to present control and risk conclusions to clients and managers. Qualifications Successful completion of a professional accounting designation is required - Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Internal or external audit experience is required Ability to develop and complete audit assignments on time and within budget Ability to identify, evaluate and recommend sound internal control practices Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work with and influence people. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn $440 billion (US$ 420 billion) as at December 31, 2009. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. Primary Location : CA-ON-*Kitchener / Waterloo Organization : Legal & Audit Categories : Accounting, Analyst, Auditing Apply Online

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