Senior Internal Auditor

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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.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location:                    530 - Corporate  
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to:   Manager Internal Audit Finance 
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