Senior Auditor

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$62,700 - CA$112,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

It’s an exciting time to join Internal Audit at Canada Life. Our business is evolving, which means our team needs to as well. We are re-defining the stakeholder experience and the vision to provide insights to our business partners beyond assurance, and as such we need dynamic leaders to drive this evolution. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will support the achievement of Internal Audit’s vision to provide bold insights for a company that delivers on its promises to customers.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodologies
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by ability to complete multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal audit reports
• Self-motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply audit concepts in various functional areas
• Experience in the insurance industry, with experience or exposure to wealth (asset)
• Experience with Excel and data analytics tools
• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or another related field
• 3+ years audit experience

Responsibilities

• Performing audit planning, test program development, execution, and reporting
• Identifying risk and assessing control adequacy
• Recommending appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits, and quality
• Preparing audit reports for presentation to management
• Managing budgets for assigned audits and communicating status
• Participating in testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external auditors
• Participating in professional practice and improvement initiatives
• Cultivating business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas
• Creating and maintaining a positive work environment
• Seeking learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events

What This Job Offers

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