Senior Auditor Jobs

POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Director, Audit Services, is responsible for planning and performing complex internal audit assurance and advisory engagements related to the operations and management of the Region or seven local municipalities. Work is performed in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). This includes independently reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of operating and business control processes and practices in order to accomplish corporate objectives and outcomes in compliance with policies, procedures, statutory requirement and government regulations.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Manages the development, planning, implementation and execution of an extensive range of risk based assurance and advisory projects including operational, financial, performance, compliance, system security and due diligence engagements. 
•    Analyzes audit results, identifies operational and business management opportunities for improvements, and develops recommendations for management.
•    Performs quality and control assurance and compliance audits for key activities, processes, practices and systems with respect to policies and procedures, local or Regional by-laws, relevant statutes and government regulations.
•    Applies appropriate tools and techniques, including data analytics to identify and ensure audit coverage of critical and high risk operating and business management processes and practices.
•    Provides auditing expertise with respect to new and existing programs, in relation to services, processes, systems and policies and procedures from a risk management and control perspective.
•    Leads in developing and maintaining the risk based work plan and audit universe respectively which includes the one year plus two years forecast risk based work plan ensuring that risk are properly identified, systematically rated and fully documented. 
•    Completes the annual audit plan for the Region or Seven Local Municipalities, in consultation with the Director, senior management/CAO for approval by respective Audit Committees.
•    Attends Audit Committee meetings at the Region or Seven Local Municipalities and provides verbal advice and information, as required.
•    Prepares complex reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and industry expertise.
•    Researches and prepares background information, analyzes audit data/information and prepares comprehensive assessment and recommendation reports for submission to Senior Management and presentation to the Audit Committee.
•    Provides leadership, advice and guidance to Departments within the Region or Local Municipalities on operational improvements, best business practices and performance standards through their audit processes or as requested.
•    Ensures adherence to the Region’s customer service principles and corporate strategic plans.
•    Ensures ongoing compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
•    Acts as the Internal Quality Partner (IQP) for peers ensuring that assurance and advisory engagements are completed in compliance with the Standards.
•    Lead or participate in investigations including alleged occupational fraud or wrongdoing
 

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Successful completion of a University Degree in Economics, Business Administration or related field. 
•    Completion of a professional accounting designation program (e.g. CPA, ACCA) and/or an auditing designation such as CIA, CFE, CISA or CGAP.
•    Registration as a Chartered Professional Accountant or Auditor with the appropriate Ontario Association.
•    Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated auditing experience.
•    Extensive knowledge of governance, risk management, and control principles and practices, including strong knowledge of internal audit standards.
•    Strong internal control background and understanding of risk identification and assessment.
•    Competencies including results/achievement focus, leadership, business planning, decision making/judgement, representation and professionalism and job knowledge.
•    Demonstrated understanding of Regional and local government organizational structures, regulations, guidelines, procedures, standards and legislation.
•    Working knowledge of computerized financial systems and reports.
•    Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
•    Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
•    Computer literacy in MS Office software applications and familiarity in audit software such as TeamMate+ and IDEA.