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Job Description

Job Description

About the role
This role is focused on overseeing and executing audits by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, making recommendations regarding control deficiencies, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Through audit work, you will have the opportunity to develop competencies around leading discussions with senior management, influencing various levels of management, project management, and building client relationships across the organization.
What will you do?
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 recommendationsMonitor audit project progress and ensure timely completion within budget and department objectivesAssess key control design, execute control testing, and identify gaps to support audit objectivesPrepare and review internal audit reports for delivery to management and monitor resolution of findingsBuild and maintain strong relationships with business partners and corporate stakeholders at all levelsIdentify opportunities to leverage data analytics and automated testing tools (CAAT, Copilot) to enhance audit efficiencyStay current on best practices in risk management, control assessment, and internal audit standards (COSO, COBIT)What do you need to succeed?
6 years of audit experience in the financial services industryUniversity degree in accounting, finance or businessProfessional designation – CIA and/or CPA (CRMA, CISA are nice to have)Proven ability to manage multiple projectsExcellent interpersonal skills;
ability to collaborate,influence and network effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controlsKnowledge of control frameworks (e.
G. COSO, COBIT, etc)Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controlsKnowledge of Corporate areas including Risk Management, Finance, Compliance and AMLProficiency with Excel (experience with Pivot Tables and V/X-look ups)Preferred Skills




Excellent written and communication skills, with ability to influence and lead meetingsPro‑active, dedicated, flexible, demonstrating good practical judgement and taking initiativeTeam player, ability to multi‑task, detail oriented, strong commitment to quality, analytical, strong problem solving and consultative skillsKnowledge of or exposure to Risk Management, Finance, IFRS and Compliance (Anti‑Money Laundering, Privacy, Market Conduct, ABAC) would be an assetWhat's in it for you?
Hybrid work environmentA friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture20 vacation days per yearFlexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your familyPension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial securityThe opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potentialAccess to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needsWellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financialRecent Awards
We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® CanadaGreat Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Career development in Canada 2022Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023Salary and Benefits
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performan

📌 Senior Audit Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sun Life of Canada Corporate
📍 Winnipeg