sox controls Finance ManagerManulife Business Processing Services (MBPS)

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Job Description
SOX Controls Finance Manager
Quezon City
The Opportunity
The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering the SOX Controls Finance Manager with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.
Manulife's Finance Operations is seeking for an individual who possesses a solid understanding of relevant techniques and methods and applies this expertise in the design and development of solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with customer needs.
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes
You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone
We are looking for someone with:
A recognized accounting degree, CPA required, Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standard. .
Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience.
Experience in SOX compliance, external and/or internal audits.
Experience of applying the COSO framework to internal control assessments a plus.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented, ability to establish appropriate checks on own / others work product.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Feel comfortable to work with senior management and able to cope in a fast paced, dynamic working environment.
Nice to have:
Experience with insurance and financial services industries strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Canadian and / or US GAAP a plus.
On the job you will:
Manage the Overall SOX Program in the region & Testing.
Support stakeholders in the documentation of identified deficiency, by providing valuable advice to internal and external auditors, as well as SOX Process Owners on both process and technical knowledge, where needed.
Supervise the preparation of regular updates of Asia SOX Program status and Deficiency status to management, flag any potential issue(s) that need escalation. Assist in the preparation of Quarterly SOX Report to Asia CFO.
Drive the implementation of strategic CCoE projects against agreed project plans.
Proactively identify operational risks impacting the Asia CcoE, develop and implement practical mitigation plans. As well as identify opportunities for enhancement of the Asia SOX program and recommend initiatives accordingly.
Support Group project initiatives.
Our commitment to you
Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success
A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry
Our best. Every day.
Learn more about opportunities with us at jobs.manulife.com
If you are ready to unleash your potential it's time to start your career with Manulife/John Hancock.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2019, we had more than 35,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 30 million customers. As of June 30, 2020, we had $1.2 trillion (US$0.9 trillion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $30.6 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.