Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Cadillac Fairview•Toronto, ON

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit, the role will be responsible for leading financial and operational internal audit (IA) projects as well as supporting Cadillac Fairview’s (CF’s) Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program. This role focuses on the end-to-end execution of the audit lifecycle - from initial risk assessment and scoping to the delivery of the final report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum 7 – 10 years of related progressive experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in financial auditing, internal audit, and/or internal controls testing.
CPA designation.
Strong understanding of business risks, controls and audit testing methodologies.
Familiarity with IFRS or Canadian pension accounting frameworks.
Experience with data extraction and analysis and / or artificial intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other relevant designations an asset

Responsibilities

Audit scope development, including discussions and research to identify key risks.
Finalization of audit programs and testing approaches.
Execution of audit procedures, including interviews, sample testing, and collecting and reviewing documentation and evidence.
Analysis of results and identification of observations and opportunities for improvement.
Collaboration with business process owners to develop practical remediation plans.
Writing clear, concise audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Monitoring the implementation of remediation plans to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated.
Supporting the annual planning and risk assessment process, including walkthroughs and documentation updates.
Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key controls related to leasing, revenue recognition and collection, capital expenditures, financial close, acquisitions, dispositions, valuations, and other key financial reporting processes.
Partnering with external auditors to ensure seamless year-end coordination and reliance on Internal Audit workpapers.
Maintaining quality and performing work in accordance with the CF IA Audit Manual and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
Responding to adhoc requests from business areas for advisory support related to new/updated policies, new processes, and strategic projects.
Collaborating with the Senior Director, Internal Audit and Vice President, Internal Audit in preparing quarterly Audit Committee packages.
Supporting the Internal Audit department’s ongoing investment and adoption of new technologies including data analytics and artificial intelligence.