Manager, Internal Audit

Metrolinx • Canada,

10d • CA$123,026 - CA$168,886 • Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit to support the Capital Program audit portfolio. This role involves planning, delivering, and managing independent, objective, and constructive assessments of management's processes to identify and mitigate significant risks across Metrolinx. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior roles managing teams in core audit, assurance, and advisory, with a focus on major Infrastructure & Capital Program delivery. This role specifically focuses on internal audit and assurance for capital programs, major infrastructure projects, and business operations within the Canadian public sector, not financial services, insurance, banking, or capital markets. Candidates should possess relevant Canadian public sector internal audit or assurance experience and demonstrated success managing senior stakeholders in large, complex organizations. This is an in-office position based at 20 Bay St.

Requirements

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits, including demonstrated years of experience directly managing audit staff, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s)).
• Demonstrated years’ audit experience in the area of major capital project assurance and/or progressive contracting models, preferably within asset-intensive industries such as public transit infrastructure, or commercial, industrial or institutional buildings, and/or the municipal/public infrastructure sector is highly desired.
• Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Continuing Education in auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required.
• Experience with sophisticated data analytics, with fraud prevention and detection, or with risk management.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards and guidance in the International Professional Practice Framework and Code of Ethics issued by the IIA; experience following audit practice standards from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) or Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) would be an asset.
• Experience developing audit plans, conducting sophisticated data analysis, and preventing / detecting fraud.
• Experience using Quality Assurance (QA) methodology to conduct quality assurance audits for projects led by other managers, and to be well prepared for the team’s working papers to meet QA methodology standards on any independent QA review.
• Leadership, integrity, political acuity, diplomacy, conflict resolution, judgement, negotiation, and interpersonal, active listening, and oral communication skills to tactfully and energetically advocate for positions on significant issues, maintain composure under pressure, and negotiate and resolve issues.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an asset.
• Experience following audit practice standards from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) or Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit to maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy that determines the adequacy of Metrolinx’s network of risk management, controls, and governance processes.
• Plans and manages execution of individual audits with focus on Metrolinx Capital Program portfolio; coordinates various audit projects to meet established deadlines; coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
• Develops and maintains a positive and productive working relationship with staff and management throughout the organization, with a ‘no surprises’ approach to audit work and findings.
• Works in partnership with all Business Units to review and assess current processes and recommend pragmatic and sustainable solutions/enhancements and engage fellow employees to actively identify and manage business risks and controls.
• Supports the coordination of potential audit compliance activities required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, and other external audit functions, and assesses compliance with other regulatory bodies.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the standards and guidance included in the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) developed by the IIA and with evolving knowledge in the field of Internal Auditing; maintains compliance with IIA standards and its Code of Ethics.
• Facilitates the ongoing evolution of internal audit to remain “in-tune” with professional standards and developments and be up-to-date with Metrolinx’s objectives, strategies, lines of businesses, operational processes (e.g., ERM framework), and ‘compliance’ activities.
• Develops, mentors, coaches, and guides a matrixed internal team of highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals working with co sourced partners.

Benefits

• Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree