Internal Auditor - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Vaco Lannick

Description

This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential

About the Opportunity

• Support the quarterly and annual internal control evaluation requirements of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DC&P) Programs for NI Certification as required by the Ontario Securities Act (Bill 198) using the COSO 2013 and COBIT frameworks
• Assist with the Business Process Controls Program (e.g., application controls, IT dependent controls etc.)
• Support the preparation of the annual risk assessment, scoping (including IT applications) and plan
• Develop and/or enhance the program methodology, framework and testing approach
• Understand and review IT and business processes (including key systems) and the related control environment to assess risk and support ongoing risk monitoring
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of process documentation on behalf of process owners
• Manage the SOC report process
• Ability to effectively partner and build trust and credibility with IT and business owners
• Support process/control owners in key internal control design/identification that is effective and drives value to the business
• Propose appropriate internal control test strategies driving effectiveness and efficiencies
• Execute internal control testing and related documentation
• Communicate recommendations for corrective action/process improvements and support management in the development of remediation plans for control improvements particularly for complex areas that is practical and efficient
• Ensure timely follow-up, monitoring and reporting of deficiency remediation status
• Participate in key finance system development projects and provide input during the design, testing and implementation phases
• Effectively work with team members as applicable for assignments, including third party service provider professionals, and with accountability for their results
• Work with external auditors
• Lead or participate in other IT compliance projects
• Planning and coordination, executing project field work, reporting on project results (e.g., ERP initiatives, Vendor Risk Management, IT Transformation, Data Analytics, Cyber security, operational/regulatory reviews etc.)

About You

• 5 + years of relevant experience, in IT Internal Controls, External Audit/Internal audit, and/or Compliance
• CPA designation preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an asset
• CIA designation is an asset
• SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Expert knowledge of key regulations related to control environment (COSO framework 2013, NI 52-109, and Service Organization providers) and ITGCs (COBIT);
• Experience in a public corporation, a plus;
• Experience in financial services industry, ideally with an asset management firm, a plus;
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter, energetic and have a natural curiosity to learn
• Must be able to "deep dive" into the details of the business while staying focused on the big picture
• Must possess the highest professional standards, integrity and work ethic
• Team oriented and strong collaboration skills
• Demonstrated effective project management skills. Must be able to proactively drive and manage multiple tasks and timelines independently and as a team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment where quality, innovation, speed of decision making, and execution are critical to organizational success
• Ability to navigate effectively through ambiguity and complex situations
• Business and political savviness
• Ability to write effectively (i.e., clear and concise) and ensure it is appropriate for the audience
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills in English (French is an asset)