Senior Auditor,Internal Audit & Controls Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

The

Internal Auditor will perform operational, compliance and financial audits across key areas for CI Financial. This is a hands-on role that will require knowledge of complex business processes and a range of risks related to business processes, compliance, and technology. The role will also require providing consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Ability to execute audit programs for audits across key business areas, ensuring thorough examination and testing of internal controls.

Build and maintain strong relationships with areas under audit, facilitating effective communication throughout the audit lifecycle, from planning to execution and improvement recommendations.

Assist in the planning, including performing risk assessments to identify potential risks and mitigating controls of planned operational audits.

Complete and maintain documentation, including risk and controls matrices and process flowcharts.

Assist in audit program design and the development and execution of risk-based test procedures to assess design and operating effectiveness of operations, internal controls and procedures.

Document test results and identify process deficiencies, improvement opportunities and root cause to address control design weaknesses.

Assist in drafting audit reports which clearly articulate risk exposure and control recommendations to mitigate risk; and present to process owners and management.

Monitor and track remediation and timely implementation of audit recommendations.

Provide technical guidance and advice to control owners relating to internal control gaps and new processes/systems.

Continuously evaluate current controls and recommend ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation.

Consult on new business initiatives and acquisitions and assess the impact of the changes on internal controls.

Assist in the coordination and receipt of SOC1 and SOC2 reports from third party providers; complete SOC report assessments; and work with management to identify and document controls necessary to rely upon such reports.

Support the preparation of material, presentations, and other documentation as required for periodic management and Audit Committee meetings.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Good understanding of risks and controls for Business Processes.

Detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure and accustomed to project work with tight deadlines.

Good analytic, troubleshooting, and problem solving to convey audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Creative, self-starter, quick thinker and dedicated individual.

CISA, CISM, CIA and or relative certification is an asset.

3+ years experience in Public accounting or internal audit background.

Strong understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes / areas / functions.

Experience at a financial services firm an asset

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and develop strong professional relationships with process owners, management, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Strong verbal and written communication skills ensuring proper documentation of working papers and audit reports and presenting to peers and management.

Knowledge of internal auditing standards, procedures, techniques and internal controls.

Knowledge of asset/wealth management and financial services an asset.

Knowledge of the COSO Internal Controls Framework

During high‑volume times, the position will require flexibility to work late hours to meet operational needs.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $59,500 to $109,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills,…

Senior Auditor, Internal Audit & Controls