Associate Audit Manager

Canada Life Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an Associate Manager, Internal Audit to join our high-performing team in Toronto. You will lead auditors through planning, testing, and reporting, identifying risks and strengthening controls while managing audit budgets and delivering insights for stakeholders.

With a strong governance and risk background, you will develop high-quality reports, coach staff, and contribute to annual risk-based planning, while leveraging data analytics and maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years audit experience and a recognized accounting or audit designation (CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Strong governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee auditors in planning, testing, and reporting of audits.
• Identify risks and assess control adequacy; develop remediation strategies.
• Manage budgets for audits and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality audit reports and present to stakeholders.
• Perform data analytics to derive insights and support findings.

Skills

Governance & risk

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA designation

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

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We are looking for an Associate Manager, Internal Audit to join our highly performing team

It’s an exciting time to join Internal Audit at Canada Life. Our business is evolving, which means our team needs to as well. We are re-defining the stakeholder experience and the vision to provide insights to our business partners beyond assurance, and as such we need dynamic leaders to drive this evolution.

What you will do:

• Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Associate Manager will support the achievement of Internal Audit’s vision to provide bold insights for a company that delivers on its promises to customers, by:
• Under the direction of an engagement supervisor, lead and oversee auditors in performing audit planning, test program development, execution, and reporting, including:
• Identifying risk and assessing control adequacy
• Recommending appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits, and quality
• Managing budgets for assigned audits and communicating status
• Developing high-quality reports and presentations suitable for a range of stakeholders
• Performing data analytics by defining problem statements, identifying relevant datasets, and leveraging data analytics tools available to derive insights
• Demonstrating strong working knowledge of and compliance with internal audit methodology

• Delivering on-the-job coaching and feedback to develop auditors
• Leading and/or reviewing testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external audits
• Contributing to annual risk-based audit planning through research and risk assessment
• Supporting the Findings Follow-up and Closure process by reviewing remediation and liaising with business stakeholders
• Leading and/or participating in professional practice and improvement initiatives
• Cultivating business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas
• Creating and maintaining a positive work environment
• Seeking learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations.

What you will bring:

• Strong working knowledge of governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodologies
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by ability to complete multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal audit reports
• Self-motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply audit concepts in various functional areas
• Experience with Excel and data analytics tools

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or another related field
• 5+ years audit experience
• A recognized accounting or audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA)

The base salary for this position is between $80,400.00 - $130,400.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Requisition ID: 7103

Category: Corporate Functions

Location: Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA

Date: Sep 29, 2026

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