Audit Manager- Corporate Areas - Toronto, Canada - BMO Financial Group

BMO Financial Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

Conducts various types of audit engagements over Finance, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, People, Culture and Brand, Enterprise Risk to critically assess governance, risk management and internal control processes, ensuring the nature and extent of work is sufficient and appropriate in providing an opinion while providing clear and concise description on issues and potential issues.

This work provides vital assurance to the Board of Directors and senior management on the quality of internal control systems and reduces the risk of loss and reputational damage to the Company.

Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decisionmaking.
Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks. This may encompass individual audits and broader capstone audits of Enterprise level functions/processes.
Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization's processes and control environment.
Utilizes data analytics to improve quality and efficiencies.
Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes.
Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely.
Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude.
Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment.
Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it's Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results.
Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication.
Plans audit engagements to identity risk and scope of the audit engagements
Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives.
Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprisewide focus.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles nonroutine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Typically between 5+ years of relevant experience and postsecondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional designations such as CPA-Audit, CIA
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
Verbal & written communication skills
Indepth.
Collaboration & team skills
Indepth.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Indepth.

Influence skills

Indepth.
Data driven decision making
Indepth.

We're here to help
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.

We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers.

We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs.

From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.