Internal Auditor, Capital Projects - Toronto, Canada - Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada's leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.

Together with our partners, approximately 1,800 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers - all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you

As a GTAA employee, you'll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary

Key Accountabilities:

Collaborate in the execution and testing of the riskbased audit program (specific to Capital Projects Lifecycle processes and controls)
Evaluation of the PMO program and processes for continuous improvement including efficiency, effectiveness and consideration of leading practices.
Reviewing transactions, budgets, and expenditures to detect fraud, mismanagement, and/or irregularities;
Ensure capital projects align with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and/or GTAA's established policies, procedures, and practices.
Review business processes related to converting project bids to appropriate set up of complete and accurate project baselines (budget, schedule) in the company's PPM tool.
Review project contracts and ensure that all the contract conditions (e.g., invoicing, reporting, organizational change, SLA/critical metric, etc.) are adhered to and fulfilled for each stage (project setup, project tracking and reporting, and closeout). This would include "value for money" monitoring and assessment of economy, efficiency and effectiveness on use of funds/assets and achievement of project budgetary and timeline requirements.
Assess the performance of contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts, ensuring GTAA payments are being made in accordance with terms established in contracts;
Review and assess the process related to organizational change for projects, in compliance with contract terms and conditions (subcontractor claims, change requests, dispute resolution, etc.)
Lead and assist cosourced resources in the testing of audits as identified in the approved audit plan.
Assist AD and Director to provide auditees with beneficial and pragmatic recommendations based on evidencebased testing, experience, and advisory support.
Focus on quality improvement and innovation.
Collaborate effectively with the external auditors and, regulators.
Assist in the supervision of cosource partners and provide regular performance feedback.
Improve the Audit/Review reports, presented to leadership at conclusion of fieldwork and facilitate development of sufficient and appropriate action plans to address identified control/process deficiencies.
Preparation of communication to Audit Committee on a quarterly basis (at a minimum) the status of work plans and a summary of key issues identified including management remediation step for completed audits.

Qualifications:

Bachelors with a concentration in Business/Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and/or Statistics required or equivalent
Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
Minimum of four (46) years' experience providing external/internal audit, risk advisory consulting services, and/or industry corporate internal audit experience.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Able to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position
Fully proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Valid Ontario driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with PPM tools.
Proven experience and applied knowledge of CAATs and Data Analytics tools (e.g., Tableau).
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Visio.
Strong discernment, interpersonal and communication skills.
Exceptional ability to establish relationships and work crossfunctionally and with all levels of personnel, as a trusted business partner.
Highly flexible and teamoriented.
Constructively and professionally challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Ability to handle multiple and competing tasks
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

The GTAA is a federally-regulated private sector corporation. The Government of Canada has suspended man