Senior Director – Audit and Advisory Services

Senior Director – Audit and Advisory Services

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience plus a recognized accounting (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) professional designation preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to the Internal Audit profession.
• Extensive experience in internal audit, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies, standards and practices.
• Experience in successfully managing and enhancing global internal audit methodologies and training programs within a corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal team members at all levels.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and integrity in audit processes.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices in internal audit quality assurance.
• Ability to effectively lead regulatory relationships and navigate regulatory requirements relevant to the Internal Audit profession to ensure adherence to industry standards desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures, over a number of geographically dispersed office locations.
• Strong understanding of cultural difference across countries with good relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels and different locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust global internal audit methodology to help ensure Manulife Audit and Advisory Services is meeting the highest of quality standards.
• Drive consistency and adherence to industry-leading practices across all audit engagements.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations, and developments in the internal audit profession. Maintain current audit methodologies by consistently updating them to reflect industry standards and organizational objectives.
• Engages with peers and industry groups, particularly in the Professional Practices role, to gather valuable insights drive innovative enhancements to our audit methodology.
• Be a pivotal resource for audit staff, providing insightful guidance and dynamic support on audit practices and methodologies to boost team performance.
• Champion an environment of open communication and continuous learning, encouraging the professional development of the audit team.
• Contribute to the development of the policies, strategy and direction of Manulife Audit and Advisory Services.
• Champion the continuous improvement of audit and administrative processes by using the full potential of technology.
• Design, lead, and deliver comprehensive training programs that empower internal audit staff to enhance their technical skills and advance their professional growth.
• Collaborate with the Audit Leadership Team to identify training needs and opportunities for skill development.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements as needed to ensure they remain impactful and relevant.
• Manage ongoing improvement initiatives and projects within the Professional Practices Team, ensuring alignment with internal audit professional standards, frameworks, and leading industry practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Audit Practice.
• Lead the gathering, reporting, and tracking of information for external regulators, ensuring compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead regulatory relationships and navigate regulatory requirements relevant to the Internal Audit profession to ensure adherence to industry standards desired.