Director, Internal Audit

WorkplaceNL • St. John's, NL

1d • CA$96,595 - CA$125,571

About The Position

At WorkplaceNL, we provide compensation and support to injured workers and their employers during recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work with employers, employees, health care providers, stakeholders, and our community partners to provide occupational health and safety education and help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses in the province. We are currently looking for a Director, Internal Audit, who is accountable for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing WorkplaceNL's Internal Audit Department. You will be responsible for developing an audit program to test adherence to, and the effectiveness of, WorkplaceNL's internal control framework and risk mitigation strategies. This requires in-depth knowledge of auditing principles/techniques/professional standards; a holistic view of the organization; and a deep knowledge and understanding of all processes and aspects of WorkplaceNL. The Director has a dual role reporting relationship as this position functionally reports directly to the Board of Directors (Board), through the Governance Committee, and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in accounting. Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation is required.
• A minimum of seven years' experience in a computerized financial accounting or auditing environment.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, investigative and research abilities combined with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards is essential.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be required.
• Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors is required.
• Must be an ethical professional possessing a clear understanding of: Internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics and certification; and Control models such as Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO).

Nice To Haves

• You have a keen interest to learn new things and processes outside of your area of expertise.
• As an engaging and collaborative leader, you feel comfortable talking to people, ask WHY and probing questions to identify opportunities, able to deal with pushback, and make people comfortable in approaching you.
• You have strong report writing skills by effectively documenting what you have observed, provide evidence and translate it into a way that your client can understand.
• You are a valuable contributor to our senior management team to help the organization create a culture of continous improvement and creativity aimed at systemic change.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve WorkplaceNL's operations.
• Reports directly to the Board, through the Governance Committee, on the audit plan.
• Uses the corporate-wide risk assessment tool/program to develop a three-year audit plan which is presented to and approved by the Board, through Governance Committee.
• Promotes appropriate internal controls to protect WorkplaceNL's assets from theft or misappropriation and reduce the risk of fraud.
• Directs the performance of the reviews/audits as per the audit plan, managing timelines for audit completion, as well as developing and maintaining a reporting system for WorkplaceNL's Executive and Board.
• Develops, maintains, and evolves WorkplaceNL's Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Framework (ICFR). This program focuses on key financial internal controls which are subject to regular testing by Internal Audit for adherence and adequacy. ICFR audit activity is a key component of the three-year audit plan.
• Issues and audit report outlining observations and recommendations to address any control system deficiencies for consideration by WorkplaceNL's Executive and the Board of Directors.
• Develops through collaboration, strong relationships with Management, Executive, and members of the Governance Committee and the Board. This is key in developing a successful audit plan, finalizing audit reports and feasible recommendations to address deficiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director