Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

6-month contract. Hybrid work, Ottawa. Must be eligible for an Enhanced Reliability security clearance

Seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for our client who will support the Director and/or Manager, Internal Audit in accomplishing the department’s mission of providing independent, objective assurance and management consulting services that are designed to improve the client's operations.

In this role you will:

Actively participate in department planning sessions to support the development of a flexible, risk-based audit plan

Effectively and efficiently perform assigned work, including:

• Leading audit projects and delivering results within defined scope and timelines

• Preparing risk-based work programs for assignments and complex projects

• Completing assigned work independently with accuracy and attention to detail

• Supervising and reviewing work performed by audit team members

• Providing meaningful feedback to team members, the Manager, and the Director

• Mentoring team members and stakeholders as required

• Communicating effectively with the audit team and stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle

• Analyzing data and leveraging audit tools where appropriate

• Preparing reports, files, exception findings, and value-added recommendations

• Managing engagements within approved budgets and timelines using project-management methods

Actively contribute in team discussions by providing constructive insights and feedback

Build and maintain strong internal networks with employees across the organization

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA, etc.) and apply them in daily practice

Maintain and advance technical skills to support effective audit execution

Perform administrative tasks as needed to support overall departmental objectives

What you bring:

• Post-secondary degree from a recognized college or university, and/or professional accounting designation and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The successful candidate must possess a CIA

• 5 years experience in an audit environment

• Experience in documenting and auditing business processes and/or business applications

• General knowledge of fraud risk and red flags

• Good knowledge of good business practices and internal controls

• Knowledge of risk and internal control frameworks

• Working knowledge of IT governance standards and frameworks, including COBIT

How others describe you
:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong collaboration, negotiation & diplomacy skills

• Strong attention to detail & the ability to think critically and solve complex problems

• Ability to perform analysis using automated auditing tools

• Discretion and judgment in the handling of sensitive or confidential information

• Good interviewing and facilitation skills