Senior Internal Auditor- Bilingual

Job Description

Job Overview / Purpose

The Senior Internal Auditor contributes to the Internal Audit Department delivering its mandate which is focused on :

• Proving Assurance & Advisory services through the delivery of the Internal Audit program.
• Managing the company's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program to support the company and its CEO and CFO in meeting their compliance obligations pursuant to NI52-109.
• Investigating whistleblower reports and other fraud and ethics related matters.

Key Accountabilities

Internal Audit :

• Assist the Vice President Internal Audit in developing an Internal Audit Plan based on risk assessments, management interviews and other relevant data sources.
• Plan and execute Internal Audit assignments. Take responsibility for delivering projects through the entire project lifecycle from planning and scoping, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Support the company's acquisition activities by performing due diligence procedures, including rent roll audits and other relevant procedures, to confirm the integrity of financial and operational data presented by acquisition targets.
• Support the development of a data analytics program.
• Conduct fraud investigations in response to Whistleblower reports.

NI52-109 compliance :

• Assist the Vice President Internal Audit in determining the scope of the program.
• Document business processes and controls.
• Perform process walkthroughs and identify key controls.
• Identify control design deficiencies and assist management in developing remediation plans.
• Develop test procedures and perform control testing to evaluate the effective operation of controls.
• Identify deficiencies in the effective operation of controls and assist management in developing remediation plans.
• Monitor the completion of remediation action plans by management.
• Facilitate quarterly certifications and attestations by control owners and prepare summary reports for certifying officers.
• Assist the Vice President Internal Audit in preparing periodic status reports for management and the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

Education :

• University of College Degree in accounting, finance, administration or business, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional accounting or auditing designation (e.g. CA, CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA, CFE)

Experience :

A minimum of four years relevant work experience in finance, accounting, internal or external auditing, data analytics, etc.

Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proficient in English and French to support growing Quebec portfolio.
• Sound foundation in Internal Audit and related assurance or controls related topics required (e.g. COSO Framework).
• Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Visio.
• Basic understanding of data analytical processes and tools (e.g. IDEA) an asset. Willingness to learn and become proficient in this field imperative.
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and as part of a small team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Effort

• The role is administrative in nature and other than the ability to travel, does not require any additional physical capabilities.
• The role by its nature requires a high degree of attentiveness and ability to work on a computer and concentrate for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in either the Mississauga or Montreal offices.
• This position is subject to the flexible work arrangements as determined by the company.
• This position requires inter-provincial travel to Chartwell's operations (currently Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario & Quebec).

The incumbent therefore requires the ability to drive and travel by airline within Canada.

The position may require travel up to 25% per annum.

Can be based in Montreal.

About Us

At Chartwell, we're all about Making People's Lives BETTER : the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees.

Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell's commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities.

If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email redacted or call redacted .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.