Bilingual It Auditor, Technology Risk Assurance

pvtistes; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Montreal is looking for a Bilingual IT Auditor to assess IT General Controls and deliver high-quality client services. This role requires at least two years of experience in risk advisory and proficiency in both French and English. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to ensure project deliverables and maintain strong client relationships, all within a supportive and people-first workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive cash compensation

Flexible benefits

Market-leading personal time-off policy

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in risk advisory, consulting, internal audit or external audit.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Completed all prerequisite courses for the CPA program, working towards CPA designation or CISA designation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of IT General Controls for financial statement audits.
• Execute project deliverables relating to SOC 1/CSAE 3416/SOC 2.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines for client service.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in accounting, business, IT security or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Bilingual It Auditor, Technology Risk Assurance

Overview

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada is looking for a Bilingual IT/IS Auditor to join our growing Technology Risk Assurance group in the Montreal office and own the following responsibilities:

• Perform assessments of IT General Controls for purposes of financial statement audits and SOX 404 engagements and prepare appropriate working papers.
• Execute and deliver on project deliverables relating primarily to SOC 1/CSAE 3416/SOC 2.
• Review, document, evaluate, and test business processes and internal controls for design and operational effectiveness in a wide range of environments and industries.
• Develop client deliverables, including risk assessments, analyses, recommendations, and reporting documentation.
• Provide clients advice regarding recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines and ensure high quality client service.
• Assist Managers with business development proposals on existing or new clients.
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and present complex ideas through clear communications.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future assignments.

Success in this role

• Demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• Understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work.
• Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients.
• Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Experience and Education

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience in a risk advisory, consulting, internal audit, or external audit setting.
• Bilingualism (French and English), written and spoken: proficiency in English is required for this position.
• Have completed a university degree, certificate, or diploma program in accounting, business, IT security, Cyber Security or network operations.
• Completed all the pre‑requisite courses for the CPA program and working towards or planning to work towards CPA Canada’s Chartered Professional Accountant designation; and/or working towards or planning to work towards ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.
• Have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork.
• Display strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives and staff participation in local and national events.

Benefits & Rewards

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation and flexible benefits from day one, with a market‑leading personal time‑off policy and support for your overall wellness.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity, celebrating the valuable differences among each of us.

Work Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some time working in the office, at client sites, and virtually, unless accommodations or alternative arrangements are in place.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business, includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions, and maintain trust with clients and the public.

AI Usage Consent

With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for note‑taking purposes, not for resume review, evaluation, or selection of candidates.