Contract
Job Title:
Senior Internal Auditor
Duration:
4-Month Contract
Role Status:
Current Opening
Intro Paragraph
Our client is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity offers exposure to a large, complex financial services environment and the chance to lead and execute risk-based audit engagements across multiple business lines. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating internal controls, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices across the organization.
Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Include:
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Lead and execute multiple internal audit engagements from planning through reporting in accordance with internal audit standards and methodologies.
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Assess business risks, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and control environments.
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Support the development of audit scopes, testing strategies, and risk assessments to ensure audit objectives are achieved.
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Conduct walkthroughs, control testing, and detailed audit procedures to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls.
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Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders and management throughout the audit lifecycle.
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Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports for presentation to management.
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Track and monitor remediation activities to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
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Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organization and provide consultative recommendations to support business objectives.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function, including the use of data analytics and audit automation tools where appropriate.
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Support multiple concurrent projects while meeting established timelines and quality standards.
Our Client:
A leading Canadian financial services organization with a diverse portfolio of insurance, wealth management, retirement, and investment solutions.
Qualifications and Pre-Requisites:
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4-6 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Advisory, Consulting, or a related function within the financial services sector.
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Strong understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, or similar governance and risk frameworks.
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Experience planning, scoping, executing, and reporting on audit engagements.
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Knowledge of risk management principles, operational risk frameworks, and control assessment methodologies.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
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Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Preferred Qualifications:-
CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant professional designation.
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Exposure to IFRS, regulatory compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Privacy, Market Conduct, or Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) programs.
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Experience assessing IT risks, IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, or technology-related audit activities.
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Familiarity with data analytics tools and audit automation techniques.
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Previous experience within a large financial services organization is considered an asset.
Additional Information or Perks:
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Hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days per week in office.
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Opportunity to gain exposure to a large, complex financial services environment.
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Collaborative team environment with strong stakeholder interaction.
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Exposure to a broad range of business functions and operational processes.
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Competitive contract opportunity.
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