Sun Life · 1 day ago
Senior Audit Manager, Internal Audit
Wellesley, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expSun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. In this role, you will manage and execute multiple complex audit engagements, oversee audit activities, and lead discussions with senior management while building relationships across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Manage and execute multiple complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles, practice and assigned time/budget
Monitor the progress of audit projects and provide appropriate leadership in completing the project according to department objectives
Support the documentation of business understanding, business objectives /performance/metrics, key controls, and test strategy to ensure that audit objectives and approach meet broader business needs
Lead meetings with clients to drive the audit process, presenting audit findings and recommendations; conduct audit opening and closing meetings with client
Support the assessment of key control design and execute testing of key controls and identify gaps
Prepare and review internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management
Monitor audit findings through closure to ensure effective resolution
Actively build and manage relationships with business partners and corporate contacts
Identify opportunities to automate testing using Data Analytics and toolsets deployed internally (CAAT and analytical tools) or through the assessment of other monitoring/analytic tools available
Monitor key projects and strategic initiatives
Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and risk assessment for the assigned portfolio
Play a proactive leadership role in championing and contributing to Strategic Priorities
Stay up to date on current best practices in risk management and control assessment; acquiring and sharing information related to industry thought leadership and best practices
Support career development of some audit employees through informal mentoring
Provide meaningful and timely feedback to staff on strengths and areas for improvement during and after an assignment
Qualification
Required
Degree in accounting, finance or business
Professional audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA)
5 years of audit experience in the financial services industry or equivalent
Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Proactive, energetic self-starter with the ability to manage and meet deadlines
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 audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls
Knowledge of Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks
Preferred
Health Insurance background strongly preferred
Knowledge of or exposure to IT Risk and IT General Controls would be an advantage
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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