IT Auditor

IT Auditor

Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: months

Description:
Scope of Project:
ICFR QAR

Team Size/Culture:
people directly under engagement manager; very collaborative environment, with team players

Degree/Certifications Required:
undergraduate degree, with technical certifications such as CISSP and/or accounting designations

Years of Overall Experience:
– + years of relevant experience

Ideal Candidate Background:
ideal candidate will have experience in leading IT audits/Systems Audit, with a deep understanding of specialist auditing and integration of cross functional processes to undertake and complete a variety of
projects and initiatives.
Hoping to secure a candidate with advanced knowledge of business processes and operations, risk, change and project methodologies, organizational practices and business transformation.

How will performance be measured:
timeliness and quality of their review

Summary Of Day-To-Day Responsibilities:
Our team of trusted audit professionals interact with every part of the Bank to provide strategic guidance and independent oversight.
Through due diligence, and with a strong sense of integrity, we help mitigate potential risks to our business.
At the heart of audit is our specialization in all the businesses across the bank. Safeguarding the reputation of CLIENT's good governance depends on us.
We’re counted on to provide recommendations to enhance operational performance, at every single level to foster meaningful process improvements and ensure adherence to internal and external regulations.
We crunch the data, consult with our partners and stakeholders, and present our findings to mitigate the risks of today and around the corner and help keep our daily operations running smoothly for our customers.
The Audit Division Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) team is responsible for the development and execution of the QAIP annual plan as well as evolving the QAIP strategy to align with regulatory expectations, industry best practices and the Institute of Internal Auditors requirements.
As a QAIP Audit Manager - ICFR, you’ll provide oversight to complex audits and ensure completion for multiple business groups.
You will be managing associated working relationships with business lines as per regulatory requirements. You’re already well-seasoned for delivering audit analysis, standard reporting and operational support to the teams.
You’re coming to the table knowledgeable about the financial industry landscape and current market trends, and, here at CLIENT, you’d be putting that insight into action.

Play a key role in developing and implementing programs to contribute to the strategic direction of the audit.
Lead the ongoing audit communications and the reporting process with the client, senior management, and external auditors.
Guide the team and participate in identification, design, testing and implementation of a wide range of complex audit initiatives.
Identify and resolve key issues by providing guidance for complex situations and report non-standard issues to the appropriate levels and shareholders where required.
Plan and lead audit activities that require alignment across multiple areas and execute follow-ups of findings arising from internal audits and regulatory reviews as per the standards.
Act as a specialized resource on audits to provide subject matter expertise for planning, risk assessment and execution of audits and related processes with a high degree of complexity.
Keep current on emerging trends and evolving regulatory requirements to find opportunities and recommend improvement areas to senior management to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Build positive, diverse and open work environment by continually improving the efficiency, sharing deep knowledge and skills, and encouraging the team to deliver results.

Must-Have Hard Skills:
ICFR experience – + years
IT audit experience - + years
Advanced Excel skills
Management or Leadership experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Soft Skills:
Team player – ability to work collaboratively
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential data

Nice-To-Have
Previous banking experience

Skills
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion : years
Advanced Excel: years
A team player who collaborates effectively with peers & other teams but can also work well alone : Yes
Audit Experience : years
ICFR Experience : years
Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role : years

Nice to Have
Skills
Banking experience : years