Senior Investigator, Internal Audit

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Internal Audit Office is looking for a Senior Investigator with an extensive background in fraud prevention and detection to help map and analyze known organizational fraud risks, conduct independent, objective, and constructive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption or dishonesty, intentional acts, or failures to act, that are carried out with the purpose to deprive Metrolinx, or Metrolinx’s clients, of rights or assets put forward within the organization. The professional will follow the standards of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the profession’s industry best practices, Internal Fraud Framework and Policy and the Internal Audit Charter.
What will I be doing?

• Conduct seminars to educate the broader organization on the role of the Fraud and Forensics team, and the importance of fraud prevention and detection techniques in identifying and reducing the overall risk of fraud.
• Interview witnesses to obtain statements useful in establishing the facts of an investigation.
• Initiate action plans for the identification and resolution of financial crimes in an organization.
• Design and implement procedures and programs necessary for the detection and prevention of fraud.
• Liaise with attorneys and law enforcement agents to facilitate the apprehension of offenders.
• Contributes to development and maintenance of department specific policies, reporting tools, directives, and procedures, updating them to reflect significant changes in professional or divisional standards.
• Work with partners in the Internal Audit Department to plan audits and develop testing procedures using a fraud detection lens.
• Plans and performs risk assessments to determine and develop detailed objectives and scope for each assigned investigation.
• Leads and participates in investigations and projects (e.g., financial, operational, information system, internal control, value for money, and compliance audits) and related risk assessments.
• Assess financial records, bank statements and other relevant documentation for discrepancies.
• Provides subject matter expertise and consultation to senior management and officials on a range of issues, specifically regarding; review and assess current processes, recommend pragmatic and sustainable solutions/enhancements, and engage fellow employees to actively identify and manage fraud risks and controls.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• ISACA designations: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Demonstrable skills in analytics and problem-solving required to monitor known or emerging fraud risks, identify root causes of anomalies, and determine the best possible resolution.
• Experience with audit-related software applications (e.g., ACL and TeamMate) needed to conduct open-source search, targeted email review, document analysis and insight generation, etc. would be an asset.
• Engineering and Project Management: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience working in transit or construction operations, and with project management, risk management and controls, preferably in a construction setting with large capital builds.
• Knowledge of complaint handling, of investigation methodologies, principles, and practices, of case management systems and of records management.
• Minimum five (5) years’ progressive experience conducting fraud investigation, including minimum two (2) years of experience in a capital-intensive industry, with I&IT, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s)).
• Must become a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”).
• Interviewing, and negotiation skills to deal with all levels of staff and management in the completion and management of a broad scope of special projects.
• Must have completed the Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) Designation, or in the process of acquiring.
• Oral/presentation and report-writing skills to write investigative reports and summaries and assist with presenting briefings to staff and management.
• Experience with sophisticated data analytics and analysis, fraud prevention and detection, and risk management.
• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience and skill with preparing analyses, summaries, memos, and reports using computer applications including MS Office and other business software
• Continuing Education in auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required.
• Relevant designations are expected with priority given to fraud investigation and audit designations. Examples of relevant designations:
• IIA designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
• Technology: Control Objectives for IT (CobiT); Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Fraud: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)Auditing/Accounting: Certified General Accountant (CGA), Chartered Professional Accountant - Certified Professional / Management Accountant (CPA, CMA), Chartered Professional Accountant / Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA), with preference given to CPA, CA due to the professional auditing skills obtained during the course of obtaining a CPA, CA designation

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].
Application Process
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.