Audit Manager

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Internal Audit contributes to the long-term competitive advantage of the company through the execution of high quality and efficient audit services which help our clients proactively manage risks in their business.

The candidate is responsible for managing, planning and scheduling complex audit engagements and projects. The role includes significant client interaction in order to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the efficiency of operations. The role is also responsible for fostering a proactive, high performance team environment.

How you will contribute: 

• Manage complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles and practices.
• Document the business understanding, business objectives, risks, performance metrics, key controls, and testing strategies for each audit engagement assigned.
• Conducts audit opening and closing meetings with client.
• Monitors the progress of audit projects and provides appropriate leadership in completing the projects according to department objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to build, leverage and execute data analytics within audit.
• Supervises other audit managers or auditors assigned to projects according to department objectives.
• Prepares and/or reviews identified issues to ensure they are clearly understood, documented, and that the process owners/business management provides corrective action.
• Prepares internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management.
• Prepares for and leads meetings with clients for the purpose of audit planning, fieldwork, and presenting audit findings and recommendations; and documents the results of these meetings.
• Monitors audit findings to ensure effective and timely resolution.
• Contributes to preparation of internal audit management reports.
• Actively builds and manages relationships with business partners.
• Recommends revisions to audit policies, procedures, and programs.

What you will bring with you: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Internal Audit preferred
• Relevant professional designation (CPA, CIA) required
• Health Insurance background strongly preferred
• Experience in Government Healthcare (Medicare/Medicaid) strongly preferred
• Solid technical audit skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and large projects
• Proactive, energetic self-starter with the ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively
• Proven staff management and development skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to devise innovative solutions in a dynamic business environment
• Data analytics experience required

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.