Analyst, Internal Audit

Sienna Senior Living; Markham; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP with Company Match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan with ** -

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Markham, Ontario is seeking an Analyst, Internal Audit to support engagements across the organization. You will evaluate financial, operational and compliance controls, perform testing, analyze data, and provide practical remediation recommendations.

Collaborating with stakeholders, you will help promote a strong control environment and support continuous improvement through data analytics and ITGC assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA is a strong asset.
• 3+ years in finance, accounting or internal/external audit.
• Experience in seniors living, long-term care or health care is an asset.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support risk-based audits and testing in line with the annual plan.
• Assist all audit phases: planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Conduct interviews and process reviews to understand operations and risks.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers and actionable findings.
• Support special projects, investigations and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Advanced Excel & PowerPoint

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

ACL

Diligent

IDEA

Access

Job description

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers:

We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, the Analyst, Internal Audit is responsible for supporting internal audit engagements and evaluating the effectiveness of financial, operational and compliance controls across the organization. This role performs audit testing, analyzes data, identifies risks and control gaps and provides recommendations to improve business processes and enhance compliance.

The Analyst, Internal Audit, collaborates with key stakeholders to support risk mitigation initiative and promote a strong control environment.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Support the execution of risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the Company’s annual audit plan and professional auditing standards.
• Assist with all phases of audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs and process reviews to obtain an understanding of business operations, risks, and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and practical opportunities to strengthen controls and Improve business operations.
• Prepare clear and concise audit workpapers, well-supported findings, practical recommendations, and audit reports.
• Support special projects, investigations, and ad hoc management requests, including fraud-related reviews and investigations.
• Recommend opportunities to enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and risk coverage through automation and continuous monitoring.
• Support the development and implementation of an internal audit data analytics framework.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control weaknesses.
• Assess and report on the design and operating effectiveness of:
  • Entity-Level Controls (ELCs)
  • Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs)
  • Automated and Application Controls
  • Business Process Controls
• Perform control walkthroughs and identify key controls within critical business processes.
• Identify internal control deficiencies and work collaboratively with control owners to develop practical remediation plans.
• Monitor and validate remediation activities to ensure timely resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate quarterly sub-certification and attestation processes with control owners and management.
• Assist in preparing periodic compliance and audit status reports for executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Present audit observations, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to management as required.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA a strong asset.
• 3+ years experience in finance, accounting, internal and/or external audit.
• Prior experience in Seniors Living, Long Term Care or health care industries is considered an asset.
• A sound understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them.
• Good understanding of IIA and internal auditing standards and practices, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of urgency; able to learn quickly, solve problems, and work independently.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven relationship‑building skills, effectively working across multiple levels of management and operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with analytical tools such as ACL, Diligent, IDEA, and Access.

What you need to know:

• The salary range for this position is: $64,201.00to $80,251.50
• This is an on-site position at our Shared Support office in Markham with travel to communities as required, with approximate travel over 30% per month.
• Must have a valid driver's G license.
• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.
• This posting is for an existing position.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.