Internal Audit Manager

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Corporate Services seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead a risk-based internal audit function across one of Canada’s largest privately held equipment distributors. You will partner with executive leadership to strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive risk-informed decisions, enabling sustainable growth.

The role involves developing the audit framework, directing enterprise risk assessments, and overseeing audits across operations, finance, compliance,

Job description

Brandt Corporate Services is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead a risk-based internal audit function across one of Canada's largest privately held equipment distribution organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit & Process Improvement, this newly created role will develop and execute audit strategies that strengthen internal controls, improve operational effectiveness, and support risk-informed decision-making across the organization.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the internal audit function while working closely with executive leadership and ownership to identify risks, improve business processes, and support the continued growth of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's internal audit framework, policies, methodologies and procedures.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and prepare annual audit plans.
• Lead and execute operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risk audits.
• Leverage AI to enhance audit coverage, efficiency and insight, while applying professional judgment and maintaining control over outputs.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
• Review policies, procedures, and systems designed to safeguard assets, ensure accurate reporting, and prevent errors or fraud.
• Monitor and report on management's implementation of corrective actions and audit recommendations.
• Assist with investigations involving suspected fraud, policy violations, or control weaknesses.
• Prepare audit reports for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and support continuous improvement initiatives across branch locations.
• Travel periodically to branch locations throughout Canada and internationally, as required.