Internal Auditor – Banking; CPA
Waterloo, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Auditor Accountant, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Location: Waterloo
Job Description
Internal Auditor – Banking (CPA)
Experienced audit professional sought for a hybrid opportunity in the insurance industry, supporting banking and financial risk audits. This role focuses on risk-based audit execution, financial controls testing, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic corporate environment. Ideal for a CPA/CA with 3–5 years of banking audit experience.
What is in it for you:
• Salaried: $32-36 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $39-43 per hour.
• 6-month contract.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and executing audit projects in accordance with department standards.
• Conduct interviews with management to understand risks within business units and support the development of audit programs to evaluate these risks.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps or improvement areas.
• Prepare audit reports, including executive summaries and detailed findings, and provide practical, value-added recommendations to strengthen risk management and operational efficiency.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to business unit management, resolve complex or contentious issues, and achieve agreement on appropriate action plans.
• Follow up on open audit issues to ensure timely resolution and proper remediation.
• Support external auditors by completing assigned work and providing required documentation.
• Contribute to key risk audits, project risk audits, emerging risk audits, financial controls testing, and special audit projects.
• Maintain independence while collaborating with management to enhance risk oversight and governance practices.
What you will need to succeed:
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Recognized professional designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or CIA.
• 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations and financial services processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and project management principles.
• Proven ability to plan and execute audit programs, develop documentation, and complete assignments within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Experience supporting external audit requirements and documentation requests.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business processes, identify risk implications, and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Sound professional judgment and strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
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