Internal Auditor

Job Description

The Internal Audit Services department serves as an independent, objective assurance and consulting function which helps the University to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

An Internal Auditor applies a systematic and disciplined approach to risk management, control, and governance processes. Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor conducts assurance and consulting engagements (reviews, audits) of organizational and functional units as per Internal Audit’ s risk-based plans. The Internal Auditor also assists with reviews and investigations within the scope of the University’s Safe Disclosure Policy.

Internal Audit Engagements

Responsible for conducting audits at the direction of the manager

Contribute to the development of an annual and multi-year internal audit plan, including assurance and consulting engagements

Develop plans for specific audits and reviews, including risk assessments, in-depth understanding of relevant processes, controls and activities

Manage the development of audit programs including audit procedures

Conduct audit fieldwork, including data gathering, data analysis, interviews and documentation review

Makes recommendations with respect to efficiency and effectiveness improvements

Prepares, organizes and maintains audit work files to ensure conformance with professional internal auditing standards support

Draft reports detailing observations, findings and opportunities for improvement

Assist with follow-up audits to monitor management’s actions to address audit findings

Support internal audit team with complex audits by conducting fieldwork and maintaining audit work files

Projects and investigations

Participate on various working groups as assigned

Assist with investigations within the scope of the University Safe Disclosure Policy

Assist with investigations within the scope of the University Fraud Policy

Qualifications : Education

Minimum two years of internal audit, business analysis or consulting experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.

CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designations is an asset

Skills

Ability to undertake data analysis working with large data sets

Working knowledge of relevant software, e.g., auditing software, data analytics and / or business intelligence

High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Sound independent judgment and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skill