Audit Project Manager

The Institute of Internal Auditors; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government audit institute in Vaughan is seeking a qualified individual to conduct internal audit activities, including operational effectiveness reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Candidates should possess a relevant degree along with a CPA or similar designation, along with three years of auditing experience. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and data analytics applications. This role supports the Director in coordinating audit staff and third-party consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in assurance and advisory engagements.
• Public sector internal audit experience is desirable.
• Ability to build consensus and deal effectively with staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits and operational effectiveness reviews.
• Prepare reports and advise on management action plans.
• Support planning and coordination of audit staff and third-party consultants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University Degree with Professional Accounting Designation

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CISA

MBA or MPA

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data analytics applications (ACL)

Job description

Position Overview
Under general direction of the Director, Internal Audit performs internal audit assurance and advisory engagements for the City of Vaughan. This includes initiating, leading and conducting, risk-based audits, operational effectiveness reviews, audits of compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws, City policies and procedures and working with management to develop effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Engagements are to be conducted in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and recognized Internal Audit Professional Practices and codes of professional conduct. Ability to work independently and objectively when
conducting complex audit engagements, preparing reports and advising on appropriate management action plans. When required, supports the Director in the planning, coordinating and management of audit staff and third-party consultants.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree, with a Professional Accounting Designation, Chartered Professional Accountant CPA, or designation as an audit professional (for example, CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CISA) or suitable equivalents such as an MBA, MPA or other business/public sector related education.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing broad scope assurance, advisory engagements or special risk management related projects. Public sector internal audit experience is desirable.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, management and members of council, and build consensus.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability in, the City’s core competencies.
• Computer proficient in MS Office Suite and audit applications. Experience with data analytics applications, such as ACL, is desirable.