Manager, Internal Audit (Data Analytics)

Why you’ll love working here :

high-performance, people-focused culture

our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity / parental leave top of 26 weeks)

optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees

the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

The Manager, Internal Audit (Data Analytics) is responsible for conducting data analysis in support of executing internal audit engagements.

The Manager, through performing data analysis, will support the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Manager will partner with Business and IT groups to identify areas of risk, make valuable recommendations on controls, and influence changes and decisions.

The Manager will also work closely with the Director, IT Audit to effectively present audit issues of varying complexity to senior management across various divisions at HOOPP and contribute to the quarterly reporting to the Audit & Finance Committee and Senior Management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources and prepare visualizations in support of audit engagements.

Identify evidence-based insights and trends and make relevant recommendations.

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the various data sources and supporting technologies across the organization, in addition to industry best practices for data management.

Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting on audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and departmental standards.

Prepare detailed audit working papers and ensure the work is of the highest quality and consistent with established standards, within prescribed time, budget and scope parameters.

Through conducting data analysis, participate in verifying that internal controls are efficient and effective to mitigate business risks to an acceptable level;

that assets are adequately protected, and significant financial and management information is accurate, reliable, and timely.

Work with client management to develop action plans to address the root cause of the issues. Ensure recommendations provide realistic and workable solutions, either being adopted elsewhere within the organization or in the industry, to mitigate the risk exposure in the long term.

Ensure that audit reports are issued timely, are credible and meet departmental standards.

Ensure timely follow-up, monitoring, and accurate reporting of management remediation efforts of audit observations.

Support the development of internal dashboards using Power BI.

Assist with the preparation of the quarterly reporting materials to the Audit & Finance Committee and Senior Management and other reporting as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or a related technical field. A CISA / CISM / CISSP / CRISC designation would be an asset.

5+ years of experience in data analysis.

Excellent understanding of data management governance practices and processes.

Extensive experience with SQL, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools in performing data analytics, visualization, and reporting.

An understanding of Internal Auditing Standards, C-SOX, COSO, COBIT, and NIST would be an asset.

Experience supporting or executing internal audits from the planning to the reporting phase, preferably in the Financial Services or Pension Fund industry would be an asset.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as individual contributor and team participant.

Proven ability to collaborate, partner, initiate and maintain cross-departmental and intra-divisional relationships.

Excellent effective time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Strong attention to detail, analytical, negotiating, and reasoning skills required.

Self-starter, high level of initiative and professionalism.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working environment by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues, and knowledge with team members.

Demonstrated ability in making practical, value-added, and industry best practice. recommendations to improve risk management practices and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.