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- high-performance, people-focused culture
- our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
- membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
- competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity/parental leave top of 26 weeks)
- optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
- yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
- access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees
- the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
- Execution of testing and review of testing procedures on behalf the organization's Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program including review of testing working papers and leading testers.
- Verify that internal controls are efficient and effective to mitigate business risks to an acceptable level; that assets are adequately protected, and significant financial and management information is accurate, reliable, and timely.
- Review and prepare detailed audit working papers and ensure the work is of the highest quality and consistent with established standards, within prescribed time, budget and scope parameters.
- Work with client management to develop action plans to address the root cause of the issues. Ensure recommendations provide realistic and workable solutions, either being adopted elsewhere within the organization or in the industry, to mitigate the risk and exposure in the long term.
- Assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit to resolve contentious issues with client management and reach agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management and operational issues.
- Communicate with and educate process owners on the importance of controls, effective control environments and the role of Internal Audits.
- Ensure that audit reports are issued timely, are credible and meet departmental standards
- Ensure the timely follow-up, monitoring and accurate reporting of management remediation efforts of audit observations. Utilize technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
- Maintain a sufficient and current understanding of the organization and the underlying risks.
- Identify areas of potential risk within the business for inclusion within the annual audit plan.
- Support the audit team in the achievement of individual, divisional and team goals.
- Participate in special projects, as required.
- Undergraduate degree with emphasis in accounting, finance or a related business field required. A CPA/ CA / CGA / CMArequired.A CIA/ CISA/MBA/FRM designation is an asset.
- Strong technical audit and financial skills with a comprehensive understanding of Internal Auditing Standards, GAAP, C-SOX, COSO
- Excellent understanding of business processes. Strong knowledge of Capital and Private Markets, Investment or related risk management/ compliance/ operations functions would be an asset
- Proficient in all aspects of the internal audit cycle with a minimum of 8 years executing and leading relevant internal audit engagements preferably in the Financial Services or Pension Fund industry. This should include strong working knowledge of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting program.
- Experienced with C-SOX or ICFR programs and testing plans
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint is required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as individual contributor and team participant.
- Proven ability to collaborate, partner, initiate and maintain cross-departmental and intra-divisional relationships.
- Excellent effective time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, negotiating and reasoning skills required
- Self-starter, high level of initiative and professionalism
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working environment by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues and knowledge with team members
- Demonstrated ability in making practical, value-added and industry best practice recommendations to improve risk management practices and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
- Familiarity with data analytics, visualization, and reporting software (PowerBI, Tableau), audit analytics software, Teammate+ would be an advantage
Manager, Internal Audit - Toronto, Canada - Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
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The Manager, Internal Audit and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing is responsible for the execution of testing, and review of testing procedures on behalf of organization's Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program. This position will manage a portion of the testing activities performed on behalf of the ICFR program. The role will also support the Internal Audit plan and the Manager will partner with Finance and Business groups to identify areas of risk, make valuable recommendations on operational and financial controls, and influence changes and decisions. This position works closely with Senior Manager, Internal Audit and requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present audit issues of varying complexity to senior management across various divisions at HOOPP.
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