Accountability Statement:
The candidate will report to Head of Audit Services, China, and is accountable for planning, executing and completing audit projects (including SOX, key risk audits, and other special projects). The candidate is also responsible for the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added and risk-based audit services within Asia. While remaining totally independent, Audit Services provides added value by working with management at all levels to improve the management of various forms of risk. Audit Services provides assurance services to senior management and the board of directors which assist them in discharging their responsibilities for overseeing the management of risk in Manulife.

Responsibilities:
1.Plan and execute various types of audits (including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley Projects (aka SOX)) in accordance with the audit methodology, departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
2.Evaluate the management of risk and internal controls in business. Present findings to and reach agreement with the business unit/regional management; make practical and value-added recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
3.Prepare audit reports; audit reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized, and issued within departmental service standards.
4.Utilize data analytics techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
5.Ensure quality of work completed.
6.Execute various types of audits within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to responsible project leads and audit management.
7.Assist business unit management by providing consulting advices.
8.Follow-up with business unit management regularly on the status/implementation of corrective action plans for timely audit issue closure.
9.Assist in preparing annual audit plan based on risks and applicable requirements.
10.Assist in preparing presentation materials for risk and audit committees, and board meetings.
11.Actively participates in departmental initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
1. 5+ years’ relevant experience in accounting firm or financial institutions.
2. Good knowledge of life insurance or asset management business, experience in both areas is a plus
3. Good command of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management techniques, experience in data analytics is a plus
4. A fast learner
5. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Able to deal with confrontations and resolve conflicts. Good command of English.
6. Proven relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels to Directors
7. Results oriented; able to strike balance on multiple priorities and projects
8. Sound business judgment in assessing significance of issues and developing value added recommendations
9. Commitment to quality
10. Asia regional audit experience is a plus