Internal Auditor

Peoples Group • Toronto, ON

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Internal Audit function in delivering risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, operations, finance, compliance, and technology. The position involves evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying improvement opportunities, and communicating practical recommendations. The Internal Auditor will proactively contribute to a strong risk and control culture by partnering with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism. Responsibilities include maintaining internal audit documentation in audit management software and performing administrative tasks related to audit engagements. The day-to-day activities include assisting in planning and executing audits, performing walkthroughs, documenting processes, identifying key risks and controls, testing controls and transactions, supporting data gathering and basic analytics, drafting observations and recommendations, tracking audit issues, and maintaining awareness of relevant standards and policies. The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of audit methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, compliance, operations, or risk)
• Working knowledge of internal controls concepts and basic audit techniques is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word; comfort in learning audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms) and data tools
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward professional certification (e.g., CIA, CFE, CISA) or interest in pursuing one
• Exposure to SOX/ICFR, operational auditing, or compliance testing
• Experience using data analytics (e.g., Excel Power Query/Pivot, SQL, Power BI) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Audit function in delivering risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, operations, finance, compliance, and technology (as applicable)
• Support the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate practical recommendations
• Proactively contribute to a strong risk and control culture by partnering with with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism
• Maintain internal audit documentation (e.g. working papers, deliverables) in audit management software
• Some administrative tasks related to audit engagements, as required
• Assist in planning and executing audits by performing walkthroughs, documenting processes, and identifying key risks and controls.
• Perform testing of controls and transactions (e.g., sampling, re-performance, inquiry, observation) and maintain complete, well-organized workpapers.
• Support data gathering and basic analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control issues.
• Draft clear observations and help develop practical recommendations and action plans with stakeholders.
• Track audit issues and support follow-up testing to validate remediation.
• Maintain awareness of relevant standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., IIA Standards, company policies, basic regulatory requirements).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, templates, and knowledge repositories.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• profit sharing
• RRSP matching
• benefits from day one
• Generous paid time off
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

What This Job Offers

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