Director, Internal Audit - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Job Type:Employee

Duration in Months **(for fixed-term jobs):
N/A

Job Family:

Risk Management

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Office of the Chief Risk Officer

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted:

May 06, 2024

Closing Date:

May 27, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NM4

Salary Range:

$133, $165,872.00

About the Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO)

The Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO) oversees Operational and Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Internal Audit, Protection Services and Emergency Management, as well as Health, Safety and Environmental Management.

We strive to be a valued partner and advisor to University management, faculties, and staff. We lead in providing early awareness of major risks and opportunities, while supporting our institution's teaching and research mission.

Vision

Our vision for the Office of the Chief Risk Officer is to be a leading resource and trusted partner for enterprise and operational risk management, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the University.

Our Mission

The OCRO aims to enhance organizational resilience and foster a risk-intelligent culture that empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions in support of uOttawa's long-term success.

Our purpose is to establish a dynamic methodology that systematically identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors risks that may impact the University's ability to achieve its mission and strategic goals.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the incumbent is responsible for directing all activities related to internal audit that align with the University's strategies and risk tolerance policies and practices.

The incumbent provides an independent, objective perspective that adds value and improves the University's management control framework relating to financial, operational and risk management considerations.

The Director brings a systematic, disciplined and transparent approach to establishing and implementing cost-effective controls and assessing risks, and recommending risk mitigation measures that align with corporate strategies and risk tolerance while ensuring that the university advocates a position of fiscal responsibility.

The Director also assists the University's senior leadership team in reviewing and assessing the status of strategic priorities that form part of Transformation 2030.

In this role, your responsibilities will include
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Audit Operations Oversight: Monitors financial activity to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of global financial operations, including established internal controls and procedures, while considering the differences in compliance requirements from various sources of funding. Performs audit activity including documenting processes, reviewing and analyzing forensic activity, and identifying and defining emerging issues.
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Reporting: Responsible for annual internal audit reporting activity; analyzes findings and trends and formulates high-level recommendations to address potential impacts. Collaborates directly with external auditors in the preparation of all yearly reporting. Manages financial records pertaining to internal audit in compliance with all legislation related to record keeping.
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Investigation: Conducts ad hoc investigations into identified and/or reputed risks. Leads internal investigations of known or suspected violations of policies, procedures, errors, acts of fraudulent nature, misuse of university resources, or conflict of interest. Employing best practices in forensic accounting, draws conclusions and formulates recommendations for redress, while remaining impartial at all times.
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Continuous Improvement: Leads efforts for ongoing optimization of all activity related to internal audit across the organization, and supports a framework for ongoing quality control and quality assurance through recommendations on training, communication and improvements to tools and to processes.

What you will bring:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, finance or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
A professional accounting designation is required
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in control, audit, risk or in a field related to the functions of the position, preferably in a large organization with diverse sources of funding
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role
Experience simplifying, interpreting and explaining complex information for a diverse audience
Experience delivering presentations in both official languages
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationsh