Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
Reporting directly to the Group Head, General Counsel you will play a critical role in shaping the audit strategy, driving continuous improvement, and providing leadership to the internal audit team. This vacant, Head, Internal Audit and Assurance role, will be the strategic leader responsible for overseeing and enhancing the internal audit function. You will lead a team of nine professionals, driving audit strategy, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive internal audit strategy that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices. Provide visionary leadership to ensure the audit function supports the strategic direction of the organization.
Process Optimization: oversee the maintenance and enhancement of internal audit processes, documentation, and reporting in alignment with industry standards and organizational needs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of nine internal audit professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Promote professional development and ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel.
Cross-Functional Representation: Represent internal audit in cross-functional meetings, actively contributing to the development and updating of the Internal Audit Plan. Ensure audit perspectives are integrated into broader organizational initiatives.
Executive Reporting: Provide high-level strategic insights and recommendations to the Management Risk Committee and the Board through comprehensive briefing notes and reports. Ensure executive leadership is well-informed of audit findings and implications for organizational strategy.
Audit Assessments: Spearhead the strategic execution of comprehensive internal audit assessments, ensuring operations are systematic, disciplined, and meticulously planned. Provide visionary leadership to the audit team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Documentation and Reporting: Oversee the development and meticulous preparation of assessment documentation, including detailed plans, scope, and criteria requirements. Deliver insightful draft and final assessment reports to senior management, offering strategic recommendations and actionable insights.
GRC Framework: Partnering with the Head of Risk and Head of Compliance to establish a unified and scalable Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework to reinforce our risk and compliance posture to support strategic execution and reinforce stakeholder trust.
GRC Implementation: Lead the strategic design and implementation of an Audit Module, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of internal audit processes. Collaborate with the selected GRC provider to ensure seamless integration and alignment with internal audit requirements, driving innovation and best practices.
Training and
Collaboration:
Champion the launch of internal audit modules, providing comprehensive training programs for internal staff, vendors, stakeholders, and auditors. Foster strong collaborative relationships with the GRC supplier to ensure ongoing tool maintenance, updates, and enhancements, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
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