The Internal Audit Services department serves as an independent, objective assurance and consulting function which helps the University to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
An Internal Auditor applies a systematic and disciplined approach to risk management, control, and governance processes. Under the guidance and direction of an audit supervisor the Internal Auditor conducts assurance and consulting engagements (reviews, audits) of organizational and functional units as per Internal Audit’ s risk-based plans. The Internal Auditor also assists with reviews and investigations within the scope of the University’s Safe Disclosure Policy.
Internal Audit Engagements
- Executes audit engagements under the guidance and direction of the audit supervisor
- Contribute to the development of an annual and multi-year internal audit plan, including assurance and consulting engagements
- Develop plans for specific audits and reviews, including risk assessments, in-depth understanding of relevant processes, controls and activities
- Participate in the development of audit programs including audit procedures
- Conduct audit fieldwork, including data gathering, data analysis, interviews and documentation review
- Makes recommendations with respect to efficiency and effectiveness improvements
- Prepares, organizes and maintains audit work files to ensure conformance with professional internal auditing standards
- Draft reports detailing observations, findings and opportunities for improvement
- Assist with follow-up audits to monitor management’s actions to address audit findings
- Support internal audit team with complex audits, reviews and investigations by conducting fieldwork and maintaining audit work files
Projects and investigations
- Participate in various working groups as assigned
- Assist with investigations within the scope of the University Safe Disclosure Policy
- Assist with investigations within the scope of the University Fraud Policy
Qualifications:
Education
- Minimum two years of internal audit, business analysis or consulting experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designations is an asset
Skills
- Ability to undertake data analysis working with large data sets
- Working knowledge of relevant software, e.g., auditing software, data analytics and/or business intelligence
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgment and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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