Internal Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Execute internal audit testing as assigned, adhering to established procedures, methodologies, and documentation standards.

• Assist in the internal audit planning process, taking into account risk factors, testing scope, sample selection, and evidence requirements.

• Implement the approved internal audit plan.

• Detect control weaknesses, opportunities for process enhancement, and recurring themes, escalating significant issues as necessary.

• Compose audit summaries, status updates, and materials for management reporting.

• Follow up on remediation efforts and monitor management responses until completion.

• Keep organized, audit-ready workpapers.

• Facilitate the annual SOC audit by coordinating evidence requests and ensuring audit-readiness documentation is maintained.

• Conduct the annual AML audit plan, which includes scope, testing, documentation, and final reporting.

• Present audit findings, themes, and remediation strategies to management while tracking action items.

• Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standards.

• Support policy governance, version control, review cycles, approval tracking, attestations, and evidence retention.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business teams to clarify process documentation and enhance control effectiveness.

• Identify training needs and assist in the development, delivery, and tracking of training content.

• Serve as a resource for business teams regarding audit documentation, control evidence, and expectations for policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred accounting designation or progress toward a relevant designation (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent).

• Over 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, compliance, risk management, or quality assurance in a financial institution, fund administration, or similar professional services setting.

• Experience in executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, evaluating evidence, and identifying control exceptions or opportunities for process improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining high documentation quality.

• Solid planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work independently on specific tasks as well as collaboratively within teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Desired CIA designation or interest in obtaining it.

• Desired CAMS designation or practical experience with anti-money laundering requirements.

• Experience in fund administration and/or within private equity or hedge fund contexts is preferred.

• Desired experience in supporting SOC audits, AML audits, internal control testing, policy reviews, or operational risk assessments.

• Experience in developing and delivering training programs and advising senior stakeholders is preferred.

• Desired experience in preparing concise audit summaries, issue documentation, and management-focused reporting materials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Educational Support

• Work-Life Balance

• Exposure to all aspects of the business

• Commitment to continuous learning and development

• Diverse and inclusive workplace

• Equal opportunities for all employees