Audit Management Specialist - Audit COE

Category: Finance

Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Position ID:J0626-2029

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

Reporting to the COE Management team, the Audit Management Specialist will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, review, and release of client audit reports. The partner will work closely with client audit teams, external auditors, Portfolio Managers, Legal, Security, Delivery teams, and management to ensure audit activities are properly planned, documented, reviewed, and completed on time.

The partner will also support key audit activities, including documentation, quality review, reporting, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of audit management processes.

.Coordinate RFQ activities with external auditors, including audit timelines, questionnaires, component lists, quote follow up, and prior year comparisons
.Support the review and approval of Statements of Work, including coordination of comments, VP signature, Legal consultation when needed, and SOW baseline updates
.Manage audit report distribution, including password management, authorized recipients, and distribution logs
.Maintain audit templates, including Client Controls Packages, Audit Planning Questionnaires, quote templates, and standard communications
.Coordinate regular meetings with external auditors, including agendas, minutes, and follow up items
.Support the preparation and management of assertion letters and bridge letters in line with CGI policies.
.Support audit quality assurance activities, including review of deliverables, Description of Service validation, report release authorization, management action plan QA, and control mapping
.Maintain the portfolio of controls, including control changes, new controls, auditor/client requests, and findings by control
.Support the questionnaire management process and help teams prepare consistent responses to client audit questionnaires
.Support review of third party/vendor information included in audit scope
.Provide audit related guidance and support to internal teams and management
.Support process improvement and standardization of audit management practices

Your future duties and responsibilities:

.Coordinate RFQ activities with external auditors, including audit timelines, questionnaires, component lists, quote follow up, and prior year comparisons
.Support the review and approval of Statements of Work, including coordination of comments, VP signature, Legal consultation when needed, and SOW baseline updates
.Manage audit report distribution, including password management, authorized recipients, and distribution logs
.Maintain audit templates, including Client Controls Packages, Audit Planning Questionnaires, quote templates, and standard communications
.Coordinate regular meetings with external auditors, including agendas, minutes, and follow up items
.Support the preparation and management of assertion letters and bridge letters in line with CGI policies.
.Support audit quality assurance activities, including review of deliverables, Description of Service validation, report release authorization, management action plan QA, and control mapping
.Maintain the portfolio of controls, including control changes, new controls, auditor/client requests, and findings by control
.Support the questionnaire management process and help teams prepare consistent responses to client audit questionnaires
.Support review of third party/vendor information included in audit scope
.Provide audit related guidance and support to internal teams and management
.Support process improvement and standardization of audit management practices

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
. Ability to coordinate audit activities and manage multiple priorities
. Strong communication skills, including with senior management and VP level stakeholders
. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high pressure, and high visibility environment
. Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
. Process improvement mindset

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

.Bachelor's degree in computer science or management, or the equivalent
.Experience in audit coordination, compliance, risk management, or a similar role
.Strong written and verbal communication skills
.Experience working with external auditors or internal audit teams is an asset
.Knowledge of SOC1/2, ISO27001, controls, audit evidence, or client assurance processes is an asset
.CISA or other relevant audit, risk, compliance, or security certifications are an asset
.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project
.Good knowledge of technology concepts and tools relevant to audit, compliance, and risk management
.Bilingual in English and French is required; additional languages are considered an advantage

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000-$155,000 This role is an existing vacancy.

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Skills:

• Communication
• Detail-oriented
• English
• French
• Team Collaboration
• TeamPlayer
• Finance