Senior Manager, Internal Audit - IT & Payments

Metrolinx•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit provides technical leadership and expertise in the development of audit approaches for Metrolinx’s complex I&IT and Operations programs. The position applies deep subject matter expertise in information and payments technology, data governance and project management. This experience will serve our multi-year audit strategies and approaches to address operational risk in alignment with international industry and audit best practices. This role will provide leadership to the audit team on the application of International Auditing Standards and Risk Management frameworks. The Senior Manager, Internal Audit is the senior level management position responsible for managing and overseeing complex and critical engagements within Internal Audit, in coordination with the IT and Operational Audit Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related discipline).
Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits, including experience directly managing audit staff, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s))
Demonstrated experience in a similar audit function and compliance environment is required.
Deep experience in auditing operational programs and IT projects is required.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required.
Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Continuing Education in auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required.
Relevant designations are expected with priority given to auditing designations.
Application of deep knowledge and expertise in operational and IT infrastructure auditing to provide tailored advice and recommendations to Senior Management and the ARCC Executive, including experience auditing complex operations and IT service and delivery models used within Canada and Internationally.
Knowledge of internal auditing standards and guidance in the International Professional Practice Framework and Code of Ethics issued by the IIA; knowledge of audit practice standards from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) to: maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy for the organization; support the development of an annual and long-term risk-based internal audit plan; manage the development and execution of audit plans, and the sophisticated data analysis, prevention and detection of fraud.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) methodology to manage quality assurance audits for projects led by professional staff, and to be well prepared for the team’s working papers to meet QA methodology standards on any independent QA review.
Experience and skill with preparing analyses, summaries, memos, and reports using computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio); experience with audit-related software applications (e.g., SQL and TeamMate); experience with TeamMate setup and maintenance is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

Similar experience in a related field, preferably in the public sector is an asset.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Advises Senior Management and the ARCC executive team on the development of multi-year audit strategies to provide assurance over Metrolinx’s complex I&IT and Operations process models, with consideration of international best practice approaches.
Leverages subject matter expertise in all aspects of the SDLC project lifecycle, and operations program management, and contracting to develop audit approaches tailored to Metrolinx’s evolving business model.
Determines the adequacy of Metrolinx’s network of risk management, controls, and governance processes, including maintaining current information on the various sources of assurance across the organization (e.g., reviews, audits, evaluations and assessments performed by the business areas or elsewhere in the organization).
Oversees execution of various audit projects and coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
Provides strategic advice to Senior Management and the ARCC Executive on audit, risk, and compliance activities related to 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.
Key support to Internal Audit Director to develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board (e.g. results of audit projects, lessons learned and their applicability across the organization, Internal Audit operations, etc.); assists the Internal Audit Director to develop reports for Metrolinx Management Committees.
Manages IA projects and/or staff for conformance with professional (IIA) and divisional standards and industry best practice, including procuring and appropriately managing co-sourced audit service providers and utilizing the IIA competency framework.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with senior management to strengthen confidence and trust on IA Services; works collaboratively with senior management to ensure management action items and recommendations from audit findings are addressed and completed in a timely fashion.
Works proactively to build strong working relationships with the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO), MTO’s Internal Audit Team (MTO-IA); liaises between these external audit groups and business units and arranges guidance for business units with respect to external audits; leverages influence to guide Senior Management and external audit functions to ensure that external audit findings are accurate and well supported.
Support the hiring and development of Managers and Auditor staff and management level personnel to have and maintain a talented team of professionals that work together well with a high level of self-initiative.