Senior Internal Auditor – Designated; CPA​/CIA

Position: Senior Internal Auditor – Designated (CPA / CIA Preferred)
Senior Internal Auditor - Designated (CPA / CIA Preferred)
Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
6-Month Contract | Possibility of Extension
About the Role
Our client is seeking a designated Senior Internal Auditor for a 6-month contract engagement with strong potential for extension.
This role sits within the Internal Audit function and will focus primarily on core finance and accounting audits. The successful candidate will execute risk-based internal audits, evaluate internal controls over financial reporting, and assess the effectiveness of accounting processes across the organization.

This is not an IT audit role. The primary focus is financial controls, accounting processes, and governance over financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based internal audits focused on finance and accounting cycles

Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

Perform walkthroughs and document process narratives and control matrices

Test key controls related to:
General ledger and journal entries Revenue recognition Procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles Fixed assets and inventory Accruals, reserves, and estimates Intercompany transactions and consolidations

Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation

Evaluate compliance with IFRS and/or ASPE

Identify control deficiencies and provide practical remediation recommendations

Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to management

Qualifications

Professional designation required: CPA or CIA preferred (CISA considered if finance-focused)

5-8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, or Controllership environments

Strong understanding of financial reporting and core accounting processes

Experience testing internal controls and preparing audit documentation

Knowledge of COSO framework

Advanced Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience in a mid-to-large organization

Exposure to SOX compliance or regulated environments

Public company experience