Senior IT Internal Auditor

Magna International•Aurora, ON

35d•$75,000 - $107,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and operating effectiveness of IT controls and providing practical recommendations to address deficiencies identified during audit fieldwork. The role involves executing audit testing in accordance with established methodologies, leveraging automated audit tools, and creating and maintaining comprehensive workpaper documentation to support audit conclusions. Audits are conducted across Magna operating divisions, R&D centers, group offices, and corporate facilities primarily located in North America. The position requires regular interaction with all levels of management, as well as close collaboration with both internal and external audit team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline; CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or similar designation preferred
Minimum of 5 years of IT audit, external/internal audit, or IT operations experience
Strong understanding of IT audit standards and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO/IEC, NIST) and data security/privacy regulations (e.g., PCI, CCPA, HIPAA)
Working knowledge of IT General Controls and technologies, including ERP systems, databases, operating systems, and cloud environments
Adept at assessing complex IT and business process environments to identify potential IT, financial, operational and compliance risks
Highly ethical, team‑oriented professional with strong communication skills, fluency in English, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must fully understand corporate policies and procedures and furthermore abide by and practice Magna IA & IIA standards, guidelines, practices, and terminology
Ability to travel in the U.S. and eligibility to obtain a TN1 U.S. work visa will be a requirement.

Nice To Haves

Technical IT or development experience considered an asset
IT audit experience in a large public accounting firm or a corporate internal audit team considered a plus
Financial and compliance audit experience considered an asset
Proficiency in one or more additional languages is considered an asset. For example, German, or other European language skills
Familiarity with SAP or similar large ERP systems along with a familiarity with automated audit tools considered an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct IT, Sarbanes‑Oxley, and operational audits in accordance with the IIA Professional Practices Framework
Test IT internal controls and assess the adequacy of the execution of associated key controls, systems and processes
Perform transaction and compliance testing to evaluate the existence, efficiency and effectiveness of internal control procedures and adequacy of control documentation
Coordinate audit engagements with auditees and internal stakeholders, including interviewing personnel and preparing detailed audit workpapers
Communicate audit results through clear oral and written presentations, outlining deficiencies, corrective actions, and control improvements
Support special projects and prepare ad hoc reports and presentations as required by Internal Audit management