Manager, Risk Management and Internal Audit

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION•Hay River, NT

5d•CA$72 - CA$89•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of NTPC’s management team, operating in a dynamic integrated utility environment, the successful applicant will be the resource responsible for creating and supporting a strong risk management framework through planning and executing risk assessments, internal audit and risk mitigation projects, internal control assignments and related projects. We are looking for an applicant with strong financial acumen, demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, confidence based on job-knowledge, a positive attitude, excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities to meet strict deadlines.

Requirements

Degree in a business field (finance, accounting or economics) is required, and a designation as a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Risk Manager (CRM). Equivalencies may be considered.
Five years of audit experience in accounting firm or industry and/or progressive risk management is required.
Intermediate level proficiency with Excel and proven experience working with large volumes of data.
Strong proficiency with PowerPoint to prepare presentation materials.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Must provide successful criminal record check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a government, Crown Corporation or utility environment is an asset.
Experience with Dynamics Great Plains software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the risk-based operational, Information technology, financial, regulatory and compliance audits as part of developing and executing a risk-based three-year internal audit plan. Operational audits encompass “Performance audit” or “Value for money audit”.
Design and evaluate internal controls and operating practices.
Perform special projects, including advisory assignments, at the direction of the CEO, the CFO, or the Board of Directors.
Lead the Corporations risk management program.
Implement methods for risk identification, mitigation and monitoring and communicate risk management strategy to departments throughout the organization.
Develop corporation risk management framework to analyze, report, and track operational risk losses through all divisions and at all levels.
Manage the Corporation’s insurance program and insurance broker relationship.
Coordinate the preparation and technical analysis required for major claims submissions and negotiate claims payments with insurers in order to maximize recoveries.
Provide guidance to internal staff with respect to the contractual transfer of risk by analyzing and providing appropriate contract language for indemnification, risk transfer and insurance clauses for a variety of contracts, agreements, leases and other contracts as required.