Senior Internal Auditor, Finance Operations

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montre9al

Position ID:J0626-1709

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

In this role, you will partner with leaders across our global organization to strengthen internal controls, evaluate business processes, manage enterprise risks, and identify opportunities that improve operational performance. Beyond audit execution, you'll act as a trusted advisor, helping drive continuous improvement while contributing to CGI's commitment to integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence business decisions, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and make a meaningful impact within one of the world's largest independent IT and business consulting firms, we'd like to meet you.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

- Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through reporting while ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards.
- Evaluate financial and operational processes, internal controls, and business risks, providing practical recommendations that enhance efficiency and strengthen governance.
- Present audit observations and recommendations to management through clear, concise written reports and presentations.
- Perform follow-up reviews to assess the implementation and effectiveness of agreed corrective actions.
- Lead or support special projects, including fraud and corruption investigations, ethics reviews, SOX assessments, and enterprise risk initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with business units and corporate functions while serving as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Coordinate activities and provide support during external audit engagements as required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of CGI's audit methodologies, internal control framework, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Coach and mentor team members while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
- Participate in enterprise-wide risk assessments, strategic initiatives, audit planning, and training activities that strengthen CGI's global governance framework.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- CPA designation.
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 4 to 6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, business process auditing, finance operations, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk assessment methodologies, and business processes.
- Experience leading audit or advisory engagements from planning through completion.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with the confidence to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
- Demonstrated integrity, professional judgment, objectivity, and attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and audit tools such as ACL and TeamMate+.

Assets
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
Experience supporting SOX compliance programs.
Experience conducting fraud or ethics investigations.
Experience working within a global organization.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Internal Audit Finance Operations Internal Controls Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) SOX Risk Assessment Governance Business Process Improvement CPA Stakeholder Management Financial Controls Audit Reporting

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.

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Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• English
• French
• Governance
• Risk analysis
• Security Analysis
• Team Collaboration
• TeamPlayer