Senior Internal Auditor

IKO North America•Mississauga, ON

30d•CA$85,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on operational, compliance, financial, IT, and advisory engagements. This role requires strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, relationship-building, internal audit, and risk management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be hired at either the Intermediate Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience, preferably in operational, compliance, risk, or advisory engagements.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Progress toward obtaining a professional certification is preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA).
Hands-on experience performing all phases of the internal audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through reporting.
Knowledge of and experience applying Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and leading audit practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
Willing and able to travel within Canada, the United States, and Europe if needed (approximately 10-20% annually).

Nice To Haves

Progress toward obtaining a professional certification is preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute audit procedures, including documenting business processes, preparing audit programs, performing testing, analyzing evidence, identifying root causes, and drawing conclusions.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and provide assurance that control frameworks are functioning as intended and aligned with leading practices.
Experience leveraging data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit effectiveness, support risk assessments, perform audit testing, identify trends, anomalies, and unusual transactions.
Document clear, concise, and objective audit findings and recommendations that add value to the business. Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation within audit management software in accordance with established timelines.
Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to the IA Manager, Director, and management for discussion and validation.
Monitor and track audit issues and management action plans to ensure timely remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
Conduct benchmarking activities and research leading practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the development and enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies, annual audit planning, and training initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive base salary - $85,000-$120,000 based on experience
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts