Senior Manager, Internal Audit

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

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Vice President of Internal Audit.

• Assist in the development of risk-based audit strategies.

• Independently manage intricate assurance and advisory projects from their inception to reporting.

• Evaluate risks, assess evidence and internal controls, and create practical, risk-oriented recommendations.

• Draft clear and succinct reports, conveying findings and suggestions to management and senior leadership.

• Oversee and coordinate activities involving internal personnel, co-source partners, and subject matter experts.

• Offer impartial advice regarding governance, risk, controls, and major change initiatives.

• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and ongoing improvement efforts.

• Mentor and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Foster a trusted, collaborative, and productive workplace culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, risk management, or a related field.

• A recognized professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent, or anticipated completion within a specified timeframe.

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or related assurance roles, including experience in independently managing complex projects.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership capacity.

• Proven track record of leading audit projects and evaluating the work of others.

• Experience supervising consultants, co-source partners, or specialized subject matter experts.

• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is highly preferred; credit union experience is an added advantage.

• Advanced understanding of internal audit practices and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

• Ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and subject matter experts while maintaining curiosity, objectivity, and appropriate skepticism.

• Proficient in audit management systems, Microsoft 365, and data analytics or visualization tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Commitment to maintaining work/life balance.

• Extensive extended benefits package.

• 11.75% employer-funded RRSP contribution.

• Investments in education and professional development.

• Banking perks.

• Initiatives promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.