Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

6-month contract. Hybrid work, Ottawa. Must be eligible for an Enhanced Reliability security clearance

Seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for our client who will support the Director and/or Manager, Internal Audit in accomplishing the department’s mission of providing independent, objective assurance and management consulting services that are designed to improve the client's operations.

In this role you will:

• Actively participate in department planning sessions to support the development of a flexible, risk-based audit plan
• Effectively and efficiently perform assigned work, including:
  • Leading audit projects and delivering results within defined scope and timelines
  • Preparing risk-based work programs for assignments and complex projects
  • Completing assigned work independently with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Supervising and reviewing work performed by audit team members
  • Providing meaningful feedback to team members, the Manager, and the Director
  • Mentoring team members and stakeholders as required
  • Communicating effectively with the audit team and stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle
  • Analyzing data and leveraging audit tools where appropriate
  • Preparing reports, files, exception findings, and value-added recommendations
  • Managing engagements within approved budgets and timelines using project-management methods
• Actively contribute in team discussions by providing constructive insights and feedback
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with employees across the organization
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA, etc.) and apply them in daily practice
• Maintain and advance technical skills to support effective audit execution
• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support overall departmental objectives

What you bring:

• Post-secondary degree from a recognized college or university, and/or professional accounting designation and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The successful candidate must possess a CIA
• 5 years experience in an audit environment
• Experience in documenting and auditing business processes and/or business applications
• General knowledge of fraud risk and red flags
• Good knowledge of good business practices and internal controls
• Knowledge of risk and internal control frameworks
• Working knowledge of IT governance standards and frameworks, including COBIT

How others describe you:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration, negotiation & diplomacy skills
• Strong attention to detail & the ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to perform analysis using automated auditing tools
• Discretion and judgment in the handling of sensitive or confidential information
• Good interviewing and facilitation skills