Senior Auditor

Working with Audit Manager/Audit Portfolio Manager (APM), the Senior Auditor will help plan & effectively complete assigned accountabilities, supporting the completion of process focused, risk-based audits. As a member of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team, complete (or in the case of more complex audits, assist in the completion of) risk-based, business process focused audit assignments with the goal of improving the overall risk/control environment of CTC.

• Assess and report on both the adequacy and effectiveness of those internal controls that aim to manage risk. In so doing, identify weaknesses and recognize opportunities for control enhancements.
• Provide direct assistance to Audit Manager/APM in planning, execution and reporting of the assigned engagements.
• Complete audit engagements, projects, or multiple sections of the audit program.
• Identify, document, and assess key business process related risks and controls.
• Assess key controls in terms of both adequacy of design and effectiveness of operation.
• Report risk / control gaps in the process that may impact a business from achieving its objectives.
• Support Management by identifying through audits completed, cost recoveries and savings opportunities.

Specific accountabilities pertaining to the phases of the audit are as follows:

• Assist in developing detailed audit plans / programs and manage assigned fieldwork to ensure alignment.
• Assist in assessing risks and adequacy of internal controls for business processes, and document in flowcharts.
• Apply data mining approach to validate control assertions. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required.
• Complete sufficient testing of processes/key controls/assertions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the audit documentation on each assignment meet division’s and IIA Standards.
• Communicate non‑compliance related issues to senior member of audit team for discussion with clients.
• Assist more senior members of audit team in obtaining agreement for corrective action plans from client management including completion dates. Perform follow‑up if requested.
• Provide assistance as required, to external auditors in conducting audits.
• Maintain and develop current and professional knowledge to enhance and complement work skill set.

• As requested, help support the completion of draft audit reports.

• CPA Designated or has successfully passed the CPA Common Final Examination (CFE)
• 2+ years of practical auditing experience
• Degree in finance or business
• Experience in completing an enterprise business risk audit approach
• Proven record of designing and conducting audit tests using data analytics, and to formulate appropriate conclusions and insights
• Applied knowledge and experience of retail industry including merchandising, sourcing and buying, supply chain, store operations and marketing is considered an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required.
• Well‑developed verbal and writing skills sufficient to prepare and communicate audit findings
• Proficient in process mapping of control systems and processes
• Strong organizational skills and able to self manage
• Presentation skills sufficient to provide detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to risk/ control related matters
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Visio, SQL, Python, KNIME, Co-pilot, ChatGPT and/or other data analytics and AI tools
• Proven skills for working with teams and building team rapport

• Creative and courageous, with the ability to…