Job Description

Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Downtown, Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract, 3-months
Compensation: $45-$55/hour
Contract Dates: September 1, 2026-December 18, 2026

About the Opportunity

Staffworks Canada is recruiting on behalf of a confidential government client seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to support enterprise-wide audit, risk management, and assurance initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with experience leading complex audits, providing strategic risk management advice, and partnering with senior leadership to strengthen governance, compliance, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal audit engagements, including operational, financial, compliance, value-for-money, and special investigation audits.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple concurrent audit projects while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Assess organizational risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and business processes.
• Provide strategic advice and consulting services to senior management on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Develop risk assessments, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions to mitigate organizational risk.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, analyze financial and operational data, and prepare comprehensive audit reports.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and best practices to enhance audit methodologies and organizational performance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to audit team members and external consultants when required.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and government partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and operational audits within large or complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Internal auditing standards and methodologies
  • Enterprise risk management frameworks
  • Financial reporting principles (GAAP and Public Sector Accounting Standards)
  • Governance, internal controls, and quality assurance practices
• Experience using audit and data analytics software such as IDEA, ACL (Audit Command Language), or similar tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex audit findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build collaborative working relationships.
• Experience researching legislative, regulatory, and industry best practices to support audit recommendations.

Working Environment

• Office-based environment with a hybrid work arrangement where applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing business needs.
• Occasional travel or extended hours may be required to support project deadlines or stakeholder requirements.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing government organization where you will contribute to improving governance, accountability, and risk management while leading meaningful audit initiatives that support public sector excellence.