Internal Audit Manager

Oakbridge Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a global software group serving passenger transportation, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead financial, ITGC, and compliance audits across units worldwide. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit and requires regular international travel.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or equivalent, has 4+ years in progressive audit experience (2+ in internal audit), and is comfortable guiding cross‑functional teams through risk assessments, control testing, and ERP/IFRS

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• Post-secondary degree in accounting or finance.
• 4+ years progressive audit experience including 2+ years internal audit.
• Strong controls testing and IFRS awareness.
• Experience in global, multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, ITGC, operational, and compliance audits per plan.
• Document work plans, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide risk insights and process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct organization-wide risk assessments across units.
• Support external audits as needed.
• Lead quarter-end reviews and high-risk deliverables.
• Serve as subject-matter expert on accounting issues and IFRS trends.
• Coach and train global finance teams on controls framework.

Skills

Strong leadership

Effective communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

CPA or equivalent

Degree in accounting/finance

IFRS knowledge (IFRS 15) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Job description

Our client is a global group of software and technology businesses serving the passenger transportation sector. Its solutions support the daily movement of people around the world, and its portfolio companies often provide the technology behind high profile public transit systems. The group offers permanent, active investment to companies that align with its vision and goals, and welcomes several new businesses to its portfolio each year. It is part of a large, publicly listed software organization with a long-term investment approach.

This newly created Internal Audit Manager role comes from growth within the newly devolved internal audit function at the company. This role joins our select Global Team overseeing worldwide operations and will report to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit. This role requires regular global travel for audits of the company's Business Units.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform Financial, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), Operational, and Compliance audits in accordance with plan and recommend practical solutions and process improvement opportunities to Management. Majority of the audits will be Financial audits.
• Ensure robust documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.
• Perform organization-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, efficiency of operations, systems, and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Support completion of external audits as needed.
• Key Quarter End reviews, including specific high-risk deliverables, such as large contract checklists, M&A purchase price accounting, and sample account reconciliations as needed.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on complex accounting issues as needed.
• Stay abreast of changes to IFRS, auditing standards, and industry trends.
• Train and coach global finance teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources they require to adhere to the company’s controls framework.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• Post-secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive audit experience including 2+ years of internal audit experience and a track record of progressive career development.
• Strong understanding of controls framework and controls testing.
• Experience working in a global business with multiple currencies and time zones.
• Software industry experience an asset.
• Experience with IFRS (especially IFRS 15) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and best practices.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and influence decision-making.
• Ability to manage a demanding work schedule and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Can work well independently with limited supervision, as well as in a team
• Self-driven and motivated with a passion for learning.
• Any language skills are an advantage.

The Candidate:

• Comfortable with performing audits autonomously and with minimal supervision
• Enjoy a fast-changing environment, which provides great opportunities for future growth.
• A true problem solver, who thrives on using curiosity and pragmatism to propose solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with an engaging personality, allowing you to clearly specify what you need and persuade a dispersed team to provide timely and high-quality responses.
• High energy level with ambitious standards for yourself and the people around you.
• Willing to go out of your way to help our Portfolio businesses.
• Positive, curious, humble and above all eager to learn and provide value to the finance community in the Portfolio.
• Flexible and adaptable with ability to work flexible hours across time zones where necessary.
• Always open, honest, reliable, and trustworthy.