Nfi - Group Manager, Audit and Risk Management - Winnipeg, Canada - NFI Group Inc.

NFI Group Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Group Manager, Audit and Risk Management Services

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

***: Reporting to the Group Director, Audit & Risk Management Services, this role will be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality, professional, value-added and risk-based internal audit services throughout the NFI group of companies. Additionally, this role will be responsible for supporting specific annual external audit requirements, evaluating the adequacy of disclosure controls, and the design and operating effectiveness of systems of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The internal audit program also covers information system controls and risk management processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Assist the Group Director in developing and executing the annual audit plan for the NFI group of companies.
Establish a high level of credibility and build professional relationships with the Leadership Team, business unit teams, support functions, audit contractors, and external auditors.
Work with business unit leaders to understand each business unit's risk profile and monitor the profiles to identify emerging risks. Provide objective and reliable assessments of the adequacy of risk management practices within the business units and practical recommendations to improve them.
Support the Finance team in sustaining the ICFR program by executing or coordinating testing of the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), with the assistance of the Audit and Risk Analyst(s) and assigned Finance resources, in accordance with the annual ICFR plan.
Execute projects (audits, consulting, advisory services, ERM) based on the highest risk exposure areas as determined through the Executive Risk Committee (ERC), risk assessments, emerging risks and requests from the Leadership Team and the Board.
Manage audits, including inhouse audits carried out by the Audit and Risk Analyst(s) and/or audits carried out by cosourcing partner(s).
Prepare reports quarterly on the results of audit projects for presentation to the Enterprise Risk Committee and the Audit Committee.
Consult with the NFI Group Legal team on matters of compliance as requested.
Monitor the status of deficiencies arising from audits and ICFR testing. Identify deficiencies that require attention and escalation where agreedupon action plans are not met. Support management in remediation efforts.
Participate in committees/councils developing new business processes, modifying current business processes, and /or implementing proposed system enhancements.
Participate in crossfunctional projects or teams as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in a business discipline
Accounting designation (CPA)
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in an audit function or related business / corporate function
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, internal controls, internal audit standards and business best practices
An auditrelated designation (CIA, CISA, CRMA, or something similar) will be considered an asset.
Strong analytical and communication skills
A limited amount of travel, some international, is required for this position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

Competitive wages
Companypaid benefits.
A continuous learning environment
Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 200
The employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and more.
Ongoing employee development through a variety of inhouse training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY: