Description

The Company

Do you dream of a career in Internal Audit in an exciting and dynamic industry? Our client is a global leader in their industry. They are building their Internal Audit department from scratch and adding an Internal Auditor to the team.  They offer its employees exciting career growth and a generous compensation plan including full benefits, pension plan and Christmas shutdown. This is a hybrid role and requires approximately 3 days/week in the office.

 The Role

In this exciting role, as Internal Auditor, the sky is the limit! You will report to the Manager of Internal Audit to help plan and execute audit engagements. Your role will include tests of controls and/or tests of details consisting of, but not limited to: financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as fraud investigations. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help build the Internal Audit function in a growing and dynamic organization.

 About You

To be considered for the role of Internal Auditor, you are a CPA or working towards your CIA or CISA designation with 2+ years of internal audit experience within a large company or in a Big 4 CPA firm. You should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit techniques. As well, you must possess a fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics. Knowledge of IT controls is an asset. You must also be able to travel no more than 20% across Canada.

 Requirements

Responsibilities of the role:

• Performs audit projects and consulting engagements in conformance with auditing procedures and departmental policies within budgeted timeframes.
• Creates or assists in the creation of planning documentation, such as: project budgets, scoping assessments, and audit programs according to department standards.
• Under limited supervision, performs audit procedures, such as: interviews, identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes. Will evaluate current auditing procedures and propose changes as needed.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of audits or review reports, which include the development of clear, constructive, and actionable recommendations to address risks identified.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Assists with the development of risk based audit plans. Develops and maintains productive relationships throughout the company and within the department.
• Performs or assists in performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
• Performs other related work or external audit assistance as assigned by Internal Audit management

Necessary Qualifications

• 2-3 years of financial, operational, or compliance audit experience, in an internal audit department. Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to identify solutions and make recommendations that effectively address business and control needs.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit techniques.
• Fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics.
• The ability to multi-task effectively, responding to changing business priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to work independently under general supervision with the ability to show initiative and independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or is working towards CIA would be an asset.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification would be an asset.
• Some knowledge of IT controls would be an asset.
• Designated CPA (or CPA candidate awaiting designation) would be an asset