Hybrid Internal Auditor — Risk & Controls Specialist

Peoples Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Benefits from day one

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Peoples Group is seeking an Internal Auditor in Toronto to deliver risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, finance, compliance, and technology. You will evaluate controls, identify improvements, and provide practical recommendations while maintaining independence and professional skepticism.

The role reports to the AVP, Internal Audit and collaborates with process owners across Finance, Operations, Risk Management, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, compliance, operations, or risk)
• Working knowledge of internal controls concepts and basic audit techniques is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; comfort in learning audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms) and data tools
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audits by performing walkthroughs, documenting processes, and identifying key risks and controls.
• Perform testing of controls and transactions (e.g., sampling, re-performance, inquiry, observation) and maintain complete, well-organized workpapers.
• Support data gathering and basic analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control issues.
• Draft clear observations and help develop practical recommendations and action plans with stakeholders.
• Track audit issues and support follow-up testing to validate remediation.
• Maintain awareness of relevant standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., IIA Standards, company policies, basic regulatory requirements).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, templates, and knowledge repositories.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Data tools

Job description

Peoples Group is seeking an Internal Auditor in Toronto to deliver risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, finance, compliance, and technology. You will evaluate controls, identify improvements, and provide practical recommendations while maintaining independence and professional skepticism.

The role reports to the AVP, Internal Audit and collaborates with process owners across Finance, Operations, Risk Management, and Compliance.