Manager, Audit and Risk

Job Description

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The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such as Virtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Manager, Audit & Risk to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Controls, Audit & Risk, the Manager, Audit & Risk will play a crucial role in executing and supporting control activities critical to the Sun Life Health business.

What will you do?

• Manage the CSAE 3416 (SOC1) and financial statement (SOX) annual audit programs.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and Operations to ensure effective and efficient audit execution.
• Lead the development and maintenance of key control matrices and narratives.
• Lead the SLH Finance quality assurance program including testing and communication of results.
• Manage key controls including access reviews, write-off reporting, and quarterly attestations.
• Lead the Business Continuity and Disaster recovery program.
• Lead risk assessment activities, including preparing risk-based recommendations for improvements.
• Draft ICFR/Error memos and technical accounting/application memos for new or changing businesses.
• Support the management of End User Computing (EUCs) and Risk Models to ensure continued policy compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance associates.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, and/or internal controls.
• Previous public accounting or internal audit experience.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant designation.
• Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to the insurance industry.
• Experienced people manager with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
• Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

Unique Requirements

Reliability Status : As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must be eligible and obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.

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