Internal Auditor

Pinnacle Fund Services•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$70,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

As Internal Auditor at Pinnacle Fund Services, you will support the Head of Quality Assurance and the Risk & Compliance function by executing internal audit testing, documenting results, assisting with risk and control assessments, and supporting the development of practical recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and control quality. This role is well suited to an experienced audit professional who is comfortable working independently on assigned testing areas while collaborating closely with business teams, control owners, and compliance stakeholders.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, compliance, risk management, or quality assurance within a financial institution, fund administrator, or related professional services environment.
Experience executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, assessing evidence, and identifying control exceptions or process improvement opportunities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize testing outcomes clearly and professionally.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.
Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, cooperative, and supportive team player with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Accounting designation or progress toward a relevant designation (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or interest in pursuing the designation.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or practical exposure to anti-money laundering requirements.
Experience working in fund administration and/or within the private equity or hedge fund space.
Experience supporting SOC audits, AML audits, internal control testing, policy reviews, or operational risk assessments.
Experience developing and delivering training programs and advising senior stakeholders.
Experience preparing concise audit summaries, issue documentation, and management-facing reporting materials.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned internal audit testing in line with approved audit procedures, testing methodology, and documentation standards liaising with relevant staff throughout the organization.
Support the preparation of internal audit planning materials, including risk considerations, testing scope, sample selection, and evidence requirements.
Undertake the approved internal audit plan in line with agreed internal audit procedures
Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and common themes across testing activities, escalating significant matters to the Head of Quality Assurance as appropriate.
Prepare audit summaries, status updates, and reporting materials for management review.
Follow up on agreed remediation actions and track management responses through completion.
Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers that support testing conclusions and enable effective review.
Support the annual SOC audit process by coordinating evidence requests, following up with internal control owners, and maintaining documentation to support audit readiness.
Perform the annual AML audit plan, including scope, testing approach, documentation, and final reporting.
Present audit results, themes, and remediation plans to management, and track action items through completion.
Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with organizational objectives, audit findings, and industry best practices.
Support policy governance activities, including version control, review cycles, approval tracking, attestations, and evidence retention to help ensure policies remain current and audit-ready.
Partner with subject matter experts and business teams to clarify process documentation and identify opportunities to improve consistency and control effectiveness.
Assist with the training program by identifying training gaps based on policies and procedures and audit findings, and support updates to training content, delivery, and completion tracking as needed.
Assist with tracking training completion and identifying knowledge gaps that may require additional communication or process reinforcement.
Act as a collaborative resource to business teams on audit documentation, control evidence, and policy/procedure expectations.