Associate Director / Senior Manager - Internal Audit

About the role

Manulife's Audit and Advisory Services team is looking for an Associate Director / Senior Manager for its Internal Audit function in Tokyo. The role contributes to the annual audit plan, including SOX controls testing for internal controls over financial reporting and other assurance engagements, and supports continuous improvement through data analytics, automation and emerging technologies. It sits within a team that supports governance and risk management across Manulife Group in different segments and countries.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the bi-annual audit plan based on risks and requirements, and prepare presentation materials or attend committees and executive meetings as needed.
• Plan, execute and lead audits such as key risk, AML and SOX audits, and team lead regional, thematic or complex audits end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Manage audits within time budgets, report delays or overruns, and ensure test results and documentation meet the audit methodology.
• Review working papers, evaluate risk and internal controls, perform root cause analysis and present observations with recommendations to business unit management.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Use data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to improve audit efficiency, and support innovations such as AI-assisted analysis.

Required profile

• University degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, data analytics or equivalent financial services experience.
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must; business-level Japanese is an asset, and bilingualism is an asset.
• Proven leadership, people management and relationship skills, able to work in a multicultural environment and handle staff up to VP level.
• Asia regional financial services experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Preferred: CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA or CISA designation.
• Preferred: knowledge of SOX, life insurance, asset management and audit methodologies.
• Preferred: data analytics tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and exposure to AI, machine learning or generative AI.