IT Auditor: SOX Controls & Advisory (Hybrid)

Emera-Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emera is seeking an IT Auditor for its Internal Audit team in Halifax, NS, offering a permanent role with hybrid work. The role focuses on IT controls, risk assessment, and advisory support across affiliates in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining strong control environments, partnering with IT teams, and driving efficient audit processes within a dynamic, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Accounting, or related business discipline.
• Pursuing or interest in certifications like CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA, PMP.
• Knowledge of audit concepts, enterprise risk, governance, and control design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of current IT frameworks and best practices is preferred.
• Experience with SOX ITGC testing and IT audit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX IT General Controls testing.
• Maintain relationships with business IT teams and inform on risks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor remediation of audit issues and provide ongoing consultation.
• Ensure audit deliverables meet budgets and timelines.
• Assist with risk assessments and develop audit testing programs.
• Support assurance and advisory engagements and provide technical expertise.

Skills

SOX ITGC testing

Internal auditing

External auditing

Information systems

System implementations

Communication skills

IT frameworks knowledge

Risk and governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Accounting

Job description

Emera is seeking an IT Auditor for its Internal Audit team in Halifax, NS, offering a permanent role with hybrid work. The role focuses on IT controls, risk assessment, and advisory support across affiliates in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining strong control environments, partnering with IT teams, and driving efficient audit processes within a dynamic, inclusive workplace.