Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Date Posted: 01/08/2026
Req ID: 46552
Faculty/Division: Office of the Governing Council
Department: Internal Audit
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

In consultation with the Audit Manager, plans, executes and reports on a full range of operational, financial, value for money and compliance audits across University processes, organizational and functional units. Determines whether organizational units and/or functions are performing control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with objectives and high standards of administrative practice. Additionally, provides professional advice to all levels of administration on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal control procedures, accounting procedures, custody of assets and security. Supervises, trains and ensures the effective utilization of junior staff where applicable.

Through their work, evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operational, management and financial reporting systems and internal controls within the University with emphasis on assisting the university administration and the Governing Council in the proper discharge of their duties.

Qualifications Required:

I. EDUCATION:

A University degree in business, economics or information systems is required. A recognized accounting or auditing designation such as CPA (CA, CMA or CGA) and CIA is required. Additional designations such as CISA is an asset.

II. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years internal and/or external audit experience and/or experience as a financial administrator responsible for restricted fund management and/or research accounting; Demonstrated record of continuing relevant professional development and education; General IT systems and data mining experience; Familiarity with data analytics tools (data mining/extraction program) is required; Familiarity with the SAP R/3 (financial system) and is highly desirable; Detailed knowledge of Tri-Council Grant administration requirements is an asset.

III. SKILLS:

Superior analytical ability and professional judgment and excellent interpersonal skills including strong oral and written English communication; Ability to deal with technically-oriented staff; Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and other software including ACL, Power BI and SAP is a definite asset.

IV. OTHER:

Proficient with internet and database searches and analysis; Ability to manage conflicting and often times changing priorities and deadlines.

NOTE: Proficiency in data collection and data analysis is a definite asset for the position. Travel to all three U of T campuses will be required. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Closing Date: 03/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 -- Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

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