Internal Auditor

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$35 - CA$51

About The Position

Come work as an Internal Auditor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit Services with a matrix reporting to the Senior Internal Auditor; the Internal Auditor assists the audit team in providing expertise in the Internal Audit Services (IAS) of high risk, high value initiatives, and special projects throughout Northern Health Authority (NHA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Providence Health Care (PHC), and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Under direction, performs a variety of basic risk-based internal audits, determines efficiencies or deficiencies of internal systems, and identifies and recommends opportunities for improvements. Works in collaboration with management on internal audit projects. Gathers information and provides support to the Internal Audit Services team in evaluating complex interdependencies and their associated risk to the organization(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and intention to complete a recognized accounting/audit risk designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CFE), and finance/risk/control related education/experience is an asset, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Basic financial analytical skills and business acumen.
• Effectively and accurately responds to the needs of stakeholders and is acutely aware of the impact of decisions and actions on the organization and various stakeholders.
• Uses strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with and present to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired objectives.
• Ability to identify issues, develop and analyze solutions to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current intermediate word processing, graphics presentation, and spreadsheet computer applications to prepare reports and presentations.
• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to obtain buy-in and consensus
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• finance/risk/control related education/experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand key issues relating to internal audit services through review and assessment of audit work papers and planning and research materials, as well as through discussion with the Senior Internal Auditor and the Manager of Internal Audit Services.
• Support the IAS team in assessing financial risks and implications associated with each project separately and as a collective.
• Conduct data analysis by utilizing a data manipulation and management techniques and conducts analysis by compiling information, analyzing and interpreting the data and reporting on the findings.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information and analysis by researching and gathering information required, manipulating database fields, preparing spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs and reports as required to summarize information.
• Under the direction of the Manager Internal Audit Service or the Senior Internal Auditor, support the IAS team in highly sensitive investigations that may be subject to media or legal scrutiny under the Whistleblower and/or Theft, Fraud, Corruption and Non-Compliant Activities and Policies.
• Perform a variety of risk-based internal audits throughout the organization to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Inspect and/or review internal systems to determine efficiency and protective value; identifies deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Identify improvements to existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare audit reports document findings and identifies and recommends appropriate course of action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

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