Information Technology Audit Manager

Resonaite; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an IT Controls and Audit Manager in Toronto. The role involves leading IT audits, managing control frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in IT audit and relevant certifications, along with a strong understanding of IT governance and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in IT Audit.
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory requirements (FSRA, OSFI).
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and manage a risk-based IT audit control framework.
• Lead internal IT audits to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Produce clear, actionable audit reports with findings and recommendations.

Skills

IT governance

DevOps

enterprise architecture

cloud technologies

emerging technologies

Education

CISA

CRISC

CISM

CISSP

Job description

Our client in the insurance space is seeking a fulltime / permanent IT Controls and Audit Manager to lead and maintain a robust IT control environment. The role is responsible for ensuring the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of IT internal controls. Location : hybrid Toronto Responsibilities : Define, implement, and manage a risk-based IT audit control framework aligned with internal and external compliance needs. Lead internal IT audits (e.G., system implementations, change management) to assess control design, effectiveness, and policy adherence. Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, ensuring accurate documentation, timely communication, and audit readiness. Maintain strong oversight of IT systems, development / change methodologies, operations, and outsourced services from a risk perspective. Produce clear, actionable audit reports with findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations. Build awareness of IT risk and control responsibilities across departments, partnering with Compliance and ERM functions. Identify control deficiencies, recommend timely and practical mitigation plans, and track remediation progress. Standardize IT audit practices through documented SOPs, templates, and QA protocols. Ensure alignment with regulatory and security frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, GDPR, PIPEDA, SOC2 Type2, and ISO 27001. Monitor changes in regulations and industry standards to enhance audit methodologies and internal control maturity. Requirements : ~5+ years experience in IT Audit experience ~ Demonstrated understanding of IT governance, DevOps, enterprise architecture, cloud, and emerging technologies (e.G., AI). ~ Certifications (preferred) : CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent. ~ Familiarity with technology infrastructure (e.G., operating systems, databases, networks, cloud platforms). ~ Experience in the insurance and / or financial services industry. ~ Familiarity with Canadian regulatory requirements (FSRA, OSFI).

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