About the role

Audit Manager overseeing complex audit engagements at Sun Life. Lead audits, manage teams, and enhance internal controls for financial services.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute complex audit engagements while overseeing the performance and career progression of Sr. Auditors
Lead client-facing meetings and presentations to drive audit processes and communicate findings and recommendations
Monitor audit project progress and ensure timely completion within budget and department objectives
Assess key control design, execute control testing, and identify gaps to support audit objectives
Prepare and review internal audit reports for delivery to management and monitor resolution of findings
Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and corporate stakeholders at all levels
Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and automated testing tools (CAAT, Copilot) to enhance audit efficiency
Stay current on best practices in risk management, control assessment, and internal audit standards (COSO, COBIT)

University degree in accounting, finance or business
Professional audit designation - CIA (CPA, CRMA, CISA = nice to have)
6 years of audit experience in the financial services industry or equivalent
Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls
Knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc)
Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls
Knowledge of Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks
Excellent written and communication skills, with ability to influence and lead meetings
Pro-active, dedicated, flexible, demonstrating good practical judgement and taking initiative
Team player, ability to multi-task, detail oriented, strong commitment to quality, analytical, strong problem solving and consultative skills
Knowledge of or exposure to IFRS and Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy, Market Conduct, ABAC) would be an asset

Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled
We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
Flexible hybrid work model
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture