Sr. IT Internal Auditor

A typical day would involve :

Lead and conduct both IT and non-IT audits through the audit lifecycle according to Vancity Internal Audit methodology.

The successful applicant will also be expected to possess working knowledge of, and closely support our co-sourced subject matter experts on, highly technical or complex audit engagements.

• Lead and conduct project advisory engagements through the project lifecycle according to Vancity Internal Audit advisory framework.
• Work closely with Internal Audit management to implement key initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the function.
• Effectively communicate with senior management on technical IT and non-IT audit related areas.
• Provide industry knowledge and technical expertise and coaching (including teamwork, communication and relationship building) to Internal Auditors to build capacity and capability of the Internal Audit Team.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize audit processes, and methodologies, consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and other established IT frameworks and standards (i.e. COSO, COBIT).
• Support coordination with external auditors and regulators and provide support as required to enable completion of their work.
• Support delivery of the risk-based audit plan.
• Support the Manager, Internal Audit to provide advice on dealing with risk and control without compromising the independence of Internal Audit.

You have :

• 3-5+ years experienced as an internal auditor with a focus on IT audits preferably within the financial or regulated services sector
• Undergraduate Degree in Business or Computer Science plus completion of a systems audit designation (CISA)
• A CISSP or PMP certification would be an asset.
• Experience with the evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls and governance processes
• You have advanced knowledge of Excel, and data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
• You have advanced knowledge of SQL an asset
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques of risk-based auditing (from planning through to reporting) and a strong understanding of relevant standards such as the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk at a macro level as well as a micro level, and to identify potential audit issues and internal control weaknesses.
• Extensive knowledge of governance, risk management and control framework methodologies and practices.
• Strong business analytical skills and ability to understand complex business concepts, functions or processes, identify risks and mitigation activities, assess effectiveness of those activities and develop recommendations for issues identified.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to express thoughts in an organized, concise manner and listen to the issues of others in a manner that elicits cooperation and support.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
• Effective project management skills to consistently achieve objectives and meet timelines, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate barriers to success (multiple projects).
• Experience with IT project assurance reviews an asset.

You are :

• Customer-centric You define and measure success through the eyes of your internal stakeholders and anticipate, understand, and respond to their evolving needs.
• Able to work independently Taking a business request from problem statement through discovery by assembling the right stakeholder and subject matter experts.
• Analytical You seek to facilitate data-driven decision making, including rolling up your sleeves to collect data, research and build models.
• A problem solver Your skills to diagnose challenges and issues, develop innovative business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the business have been put to good use.
• Engaging You look to build relationships with your auditees to ensure you provide value through the provision of your work.
• Passionate about being a financial force for change and believe that finance can have a positive impact in the world.

Bonus points, if you have or are working towards :

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation
• CRISC and other security-related designations will be considered an asset

The Team : In this role, you will report into the Manager Internal Audit.

The salary range for the role is $81,200 to $122,000 and a candidate’s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role ($101,600).

The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.