Senior Internal Auditor

Vancity

$86K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of internal audit experience in financial or regulated services
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science
  • Experience assessing risk management, internal controls, and governance
  • Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing concepts and Global Internal Audit Standards
  • Ability to evaluate macro and micro level risks and identify control weaknesses
  • Advanced analytical skills for complex processes and actionable recommendations
  • Proven communication skills to engage and articulate issues effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct audits through the entire audit lifecycle
  • Collaborate with co-sourced experts on complex audits
  • Work with Internal Audit management to enhance function efficiency
  • Effectively communicate technical matters to senior management
  • Mentor team members to build internal auditing capabilities
  • Optimize audit processes to align with Global Internal Audit Standards
  • Coordinate with external auditors and regulators to facilitate their work

Benefits

  • Living Wage Employer status with recognition as a Top Employer in Canada
  • Customizable flexible benefit packages for permanent employees
  • Start with 3-4 weeks vacation and earn more over time
  • Offer 2 extra statutory holidays and care days for personal matters
  • Immediate health and dental coverage upon hire with multiple choices
  • Defined Benefit Pension providing guaranteed income for life
Full Job Description
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in strengthening Vancity's governance, risk management, and internal control environment. You will lead and execute audits across a broad range of functions, including IT, credit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance, while providing trusted insights to senior leadership. This role is ideal for an analytical and critical thinker who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is motivated by continuous improvement and impact.

This is a Permanent, Full-time role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit Strategy and Operations. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Leading and conducting audits through the full audit lifecycle in accordance with Vancity Internal Audit methodology
  • Supporting and collaborating with co-sourced subject matter experts on highly technical or complex audit engagements
  • Partnering with Internal Audit management to implement initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the function
  • Communicating effectively with senior management on technical and audit-related matters
  • Providing industry knowledge, technical expertise, and coaching to Internal Auditors to build team capability and capacity
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize audit processes and methodologies in alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards
  • Supporting coordination with external auditors and regulators to enable completion of their work
  • Contributing to the delivery of the risk-based annual audit plan


What You'll Bring to the Team:

  • 3-5+ years of experience as an Internal Auditor, preferably within the financial or regulated services sector
  • An undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science
  • Experience evaluating the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes
  • Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing concepts, practices, and techniques from planning through reporting
  • A solid understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and related professional standards
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk at both macro and micro levels and identify control weaknesses
  • Extensive knowledge of governance, risk management, and control framework methodologies
  • Strong business analytical skills with the ability to understand complex processes, identify risks, and develop actionable recommendations
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills that clearly and constructively convey issues and recommendations
  • Proven ability to provide technical guidance and coaching to team members
  • Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines


Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation


You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

  • Customer-centric - Defining success through the eyes of internal stakeholders and proactively responding to evolving needs.
  • Analytical - Leveraging data-driven insights and hands-on analysis to support sound decision-making.
  • A problem solver - Applying critical thinking to diagnose issues, assess risks, and develop innovative solutions.
  • Engaging - Building strong, value-driven relationships with auditees and partners.
  • Passionate - Believing in finance as a force for positive change and impact.


We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You'll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $86,400 to $111,800 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

***Posted until the role is filled***

Why You'll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you're joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

  • Living Wage Employer: We're the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada's Top Employers.
  • Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
  • Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
  • Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC's 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
  • Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
  • Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

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