Description

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor plans, executes, and reports on risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across operational, corporate, financial, and technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to audit planning and reporting activities while maintaining ownership and accountability for the execution of assigned audit projects (Operational, Corporate and Technology audits) with minimum supervision

Including:

• Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls through analysis of audit evidence and identify root causes to gaps
• Draft and present clear audit observations and recommendations
• Manage assigned engagement timelines and deliverables
• Escalate significant issues or project risks promptly
• Prepare clear, complete, and timely working papers using the organization’s audit management system, in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and documentation standards
• Follow-up with management for timely completion of management action plans
• Build and maintain effective relationships with management and key stakeholders while challenging assumptions and facilitating constructive discussions on risk and control matters
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and approved AI tools to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insights
• Participate in risk assessments, audit universe development, and annual audit planning activities
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, templates, data analytics capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit
• Assist with other assurance/advisory projects as necessary (i.e. external audit support, Terminal Audits)

Education

• Undergraduate business degree (Accounting, Finance, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems).
• Professional Accounting Designation an asset – CPA, CIA, CISA.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years progressive experience in Internal Audit.
• Proven experience in internal auditing, including evaluating financial controls, operational controls, IT security controls. Working knowledge of Cyber security and IT infrastructure considered an asset.
• Strong data analytics skills, including data mining, analysis, and visualization, and experience using automation and AI tools to improve audit efficiency while validating outputs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional personal integrity and strong values.
• Strong personal motivation and enthusiasm, interest in and commitment to making a difference in the organization.
• Effective listener and analytical ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including creativity and innovative thinking, combined with willingness to challenge the status quo.