Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor supports the Internal Audit team in executing the annual audit plan and strengthening the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. The role delivers independent, objective assurance and advisory services across financial, operational, compliance, and technology domains.

Under the direction of the Chief Internal Auditor or his delegate, the incumbent operates with a high degree of autonomy, applies professional judgment to complex audit matters, and is accountable for managing end-to-end audit engagements. The role requires strong analytical capability, sound knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks (including COSO), and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Relationship management and advisory service

• Champion a customer focused culture to nurture client relationships and gain an understanding of business priorities and operations, challenges, and plans.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business by providing guidance on risk management, internal controls, policies, and process improvements, while helping enhance operational efficiency through the sharing of knowledge and expertise.

• Represent the Internal Audit team in corporate initiatives as required.

Audit Planning

• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan by identifying key risk areas and emerging issues.

• Provide input on audit priorities based on risk assessments, business knowledge, and organizational strategy.

 Audit Execution

• Lead and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across diverse and complex business areas in accordance with professional standards.

• Develop audit scope, risk assessments, and detailed audit programs.

• Conduct interviews, perform control testing, analyze data, and document audit evidence.

• Identify control gaps, assess root causes, and evaluate financial, operational, and governance impacts.

• Prepare clear, concise audit reports, including executive summaries and practical recommendations.

• Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and supports audit conclusions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

• Communicate audit results effectively to management and key stakeholders.

• Present findings and recommendations to ensure timely and appropriate corrective actions.

• Maintain proactive communication with auditees and provide regular status updates.

• Build strong working relationships across the organization.

Audit Follow-Up

• Monitor and validate the implementation of management action plans.

• Report on the status of audit findings in accordance with departmental standards.

Internal Audit Department Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to identification, assessment, development and promotion of best practice methods and practices for internal audit.

• As needed, assist the Chief Internal Auditor in evaluating and recommending actions to comply with Institute of Internal Audit practices and internal operating policies.

Qualifications

• Professional certification: CPA and/or CIA

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum five years of experience in internal audit, accounting, or risk management.

• Experience in business process analysis and continuous improvement is an asset.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Internal auditing standards (IIA)

  • Risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)

  • Accounting principles and practices

  • Data analysis and audit tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues and draw logical conclusions.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present to senior management.

• Project management capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.