Auditor, Internal Audit - Ottawa, Canada - EDC

EDC

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Auditor, Internal Audit

Posting Date:
Jan 25, 2023, 10:17:07 AM

Primary Location:
Ontario-Ottawa

Job Type:
Permanent

Schedule:
Full-time

EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering information, knowledge and innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business.

We take on risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.

When you join our team, you'll be helping Canadian companies bring their vision, passion and innovation to the global marketplace.

Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian companies and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide.

You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success.

And you'll know that you're making a difference every day—for companies, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Year after year, EDC has been recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer.

Team & Job Overview

EDC has an opportunity for an Auditor to join our Internal Audit (IA) team to participate in audit projects mainly in the Credit (Financing and Insurance) and Enterprise Risk Management areas of our Annual Audit Plan.

You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of auditors who provide independent, objective assurance regarding the design and operation of EDC's internal controls, risk management and governance processes.

Having a passion for customer service, you will promote a positive customer-focused culture within Internal Audit that seeks to understand EDC's business activities and make practical recommendations that mitigate risks.

As an experienced auditor, you will participate in the Internal Audit's day to day operational activities and contribute to the on-going improvement of Internal Audit's methodologies and standards.

Your keen analytical skills, sound judgment and audit experience will be valuable assets in carrying out audit assignments.

IA is offering an excellent career opportunity which will allow you to obtain a "big picture" view of EDC, while developing a marketable skill set that focuses on identifying and analyzing risks and controls and evaluating corporate governance.

Discipline Summary

Provides independent and objective assurance services to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;
Evaluates and improves internal controls, risk management, and governance processes in adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) guidance and principals of professional internal auditing practice, as well as guidance from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI);
Performs regular risk assessments and develops an annual audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;
Establishes audit frequencies, selects audit projects, determines scope of work, and applies the techniques required to accomplish audit objectives, including process mapping and identification of risks and controls;
Reports on the results of audit plan projects;
Maintains an appropriate followup process to ensure management action plans have been implemented to address findings from individual audit plan projects;
Supports the annual quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) in relation to audit activities;

Key Responsibilities

Conducts audits in accordance with best practice audit methodology and professional standards including planning, fieldwork and reporting;
Participates and may lead audits for the Credit Risk (Financing and Insurance), Business Enablement, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance and Ethics, Environmental and Social Risk Management,;
Evaluates the quality of Credit Risk underwriting and Risk Rating assignment processes through detailed analysis of borrower's Financial Statements and compliance related information;
Assesses business risks and processes to facilitate developing, updating and executing related audit programs;
Build and maintain positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues, points of interest and knowledge with audit management, colleagues, and internal and external business partners;
Assists the Audit Lead/Manager both as part of specific audits, and, where required, assisting in the completion of the annual audit plans supporting areas covered through audit projects;
Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, processes and services;
Contributes to the comprehensive risk and control assessment and audit planning process;
Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective client relationships throughout all phases of the audit;
Contributes to the identification and drafting of audit findings and recommendationsProactively follows up with action pla