Auditor

Empire Life Insurance; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 63,600 - 111,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Learning & development

Work-life balance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Empire Life Insurance invites applications for an Auditor to advance Audit Services. Hybrid role based in Kingston or Toronto, with a focus on risk assessment and testing and collaboration with management.

The position requires a college/university degree in audit or accounting and 3+ years in auditing, risk advisory, or public accounting, preferably in financial services. Strong data analytics, Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of college/university with specialization in audit, financial and managerial accounting or a combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years of progressive professional experience in internal/external auditing, risk advisory, or public accounting (ideally within financial services or insurance).
• Experience with data analytics tools and automated workflows for testing and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of internal control techniques and financial control testing (design and operating effectiveness).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits, determining objective and scope and financial control testing that includes assessing design and operating effectiveness.
• Ensure testing is completed per policies, using data analytics and automation.
• Produce high-quality documentation for audit management and external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Collaborate with senior management to follow up on open and past due audit findings.
• Mentor junior or temporary staff and lead training sessions as needed.
• Develop relationships with Empire Life employees and external consultants.

Skills

Data analytics

Internal auditing

Financial control testing

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Audit/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Kingston or Toronto (University Ave)

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $63,600 - $111,300. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

Empire Life is looking to hire an Auditor to join our Audit Services team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position.

Why pursue this opportunity

The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Deliver excellence - provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.

What you’ll be working on

Perform internal audits, determining objective and scope and financial control testing that includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness and raise identified issues to management for remediation

Ensure assigned testing is complete in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and guidelines; according to the schedule using data analytics and automation

Produce high quality documentation on a timely basis for audit management and external auditors

Identify opportunities to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness of business processes

Collaborate with senior management in the follow-up of open and past due internal audit findings

Act as a second level reviewer and coach/mentor for junior or temporary employees

Facilitate educational and training courses to internal and external audiences

Work on projects and conduct special investigations as required

Develop and maintain productive relationships with Empire Life employees/management and external consultants

Attend and participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses

Ensures compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

What we’re looking for you to have

Completion of college/university with specialization in audit, financial and managerial accounting or a combination of education and work experience

3+ years of progressive professional experience in internal/external auditing, risk advisory, or public accounting (ideally within the financial services or insurance sector).

Documented track record of participating in the end-to-end audit lifecycle, including scoping, risk assessment, testing design and operational effectiveness, and drafting clear audit findings.

Direct experience utilizing data analytics tools and automated workflows to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets for exception testing and continuous monitoring

Advanced knowledge of internal control techniques, financial control testing (design and operating effectiveness), and core control frameworks

Strong aptitude for contract interpretation, regulatory compliance monitoring, and identifying governance or operational gaps.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, and basic coding

CPA and/or CIA designation or in progress

Strong verbal and written communications skills, and ability to present information clearly to a diverse audience

Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. A pplicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail] .