Internal Audit Analyst

Vaco Recruiter Services; Markham; On-site; CAD 119,546 - 146,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Potential discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Internal Audit Analyst in Markham, Ontario. The role involves planning and executing internal audits, supporting risk assessments, and leveraging data analytics to generate actionable insights. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in auditing or compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work structure along with medical benefits and a salary of $95,000/year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal audit or relevant risk/control/compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of IIA Standards and audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report internal audits.
• Support risk assessments and identify key risks.
• Conduct audit and SOX tests.
• Develop practical solutions for identified issues.

Skills

Data analytical skills

Internal audit experience

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

TeamMate

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a Financial Services Company. They are looking for an Internal Audit Analyst to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Very strong work life balance
• Overtime is paid for
• Great learning and mentorship opportunity
• Supportive culture
• Hybrid work structure

Audit Planning & Execution

• Take an active role in planning, executing, and reporting internal audits, ensuring all activities align with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and established Internal Audit methodology.
• Support risk assessments to identify key risks across various business processes, evaluating both the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls while identifying improvement opportunities.
• Independently conduct a variety of audit and SOX tests based on risk assessments, focusing on control design and operating effectiveness.
• Complete assignments within agreed‑upon timelines, ensuring documentation is both accurate and comprehensive.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, and analyze data to gather evidence, test controls, and identify improvement opportunities and their organizational impact.
• Consistently update and maintain Internal Audit and SOX risk assessments for assigned process areas. Evaluate process design and provide recommendations for necessary enhancements.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Internal Audit, and process owners to address challenges, jointly developing practical and effective solutions for identified issues.
• Ensure timely remediation of deficiencies with suitable management action plans.
• Perform follow‑up testing and prepare audit and SOX deficiency reports for Executives and Management.
• Partner with Second Line of Defence groups—such as Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management—to exchange risk insights, support education on control expectations, and deliver independent assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of their control activities.

Analysis & Insight Generation

• Leverage data analytics and audit tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, TeamMate) to expand audit coverage, spot trends and anomalies, and generate actionable insights.
• Prepare clear, organized, and well‑supported working papers that substantiate audit conclusions and recommendations.

Reporting & Communication

• Contribute to drafting high‑quality audit reports, executive presentations, and other communications for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Present audit observations in a clear, concise manner and participate constructively in discussions with management regarding findings and remediation plans.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Internal Audit practices.
• Support special projects, advisory reviews, and emerging risk assessments as needed.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of internal audit or relevant risk/control/compliance experience.
• Data analytical skills.

Salary Range

$95,000/year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.