Manager, Internal Audit (14 Month Contract)

Holt Renfrew; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Renfrew is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory on a 14-month contract to drive the audit plan and provide independent assurance across financial and operational activities. You will lead audits, analyze root causes, and deliver practical risk mitigation guidance to improve controls.

The role requires a post-secondary degree and professional designation (CA/CPA/CGA/CMA), with 5+ years in public accounting or industry audits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• CA, CPA, CGA or CMA designation.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a public accounting role or auditing experience in industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done.
• Proactive and a self-starter; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the internal audit plan, including audits and special projects.
• Build collaborative relationships with management to analyze issues and provide practical solutions.
• Evaluate internal controls and design tests to promote best practices in internal control.
• Meet with stakeholders to review issues and spread best practices.
• Chair meetings and review finalization of reports at draft and completion stages.
• Oversee special projects and 3rd party resources to ensure audits are completed to standard.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures.
• Lead and retain a high performing team with development plans and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Auditing

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

CA CPA CGA CMA designation

Job description

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory (14 Month Contract)

The Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory (14 Month Contract) is responsible for executing the internal audit plan (including financial and operational audits, reviews and special projects), and providing a professional and objective internal audit and consultancy service to the business on a full range of assurance matters. The Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory will also ensure that the planning, audit execution, and reporting is comprehensive and carried out efficiently and effectively to the required standard, and will identify opportunities and make recommendations that will provide value in the form of operational efficiencies, cost reduction and risk mitigation.

Specific responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and overseeing the internal audit plan, including all audits, financial reviews, and special projects, and ensuring projects are executed to an acceptable standard
• Build collaborative relationships with management across the business to analyze issues, understand the root causes and provide help, support and practical solutions to strengthen control, constantly challenging senior management to succeed in strengthening controls and reducing losses
• Evaluate systems of internal controls, reviews administrative and operational procedures; designs tests and procedures; and identifies problem areas, control concerns and management issues, promoting best practices in internal control
• Meet regularly with key stakeholders to review issues and best practices occurring out of individual assignments and to create and execute appropriate action plans for spreading best practices
• Chair meetings with business managers at which all findings and issues are presented, discussed and agreed; and reviews and agrees finalization of reports at the draft stage and at the assignment’s completion
• Oversee special projects arising from the request of company management, and prepare appropriate schedules and reports as necessary
• Oversee work of 3rd party resources and manage their performance to ensure the audit assignments are completed in accordance with the Company’s internal audit standards
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures
• Leadership Lead, motivate, and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering results
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to employee development and succession planning by ensuring employee performance and development discussions, team building and skill development occur regularly, and that plans are updated quarterly

The ideal candidate

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• CA, CPA, CGA or CMA designation
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a public accounting role or auditing experience in industry
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done
• Proactive and a self-starter; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Ability to plan and organize with good attention to detail
• Ability to conduct detailed root-cause analysis, integrate multiple data sets, generate insights and provide innovative business solutions
• Proven experience documenting processes and practices while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Strong analytical problem solving skills; demonstrated decisiveness, consistently producing quality results against given deadlines
• Professionalism, empathy, influencing, and interpersonal skills, combined with clear written / verbal communications ensures this role is eminently effective and successful
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of retail best practices
• A passion for customer service with the ability to provide customer focused solutions
• Retail industry experience; fashion retail would be an asset
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures

The measures of success

• Contribution to financial objectives
• Individual objectives linked to the achievement of department goals
• Feedback from internal and external clients

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / 90.000,00$ - 115.000,00$ (per year / par an) Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount.

We are Canada’s FASHION and LIFESTYLE retailer, providing a strong trusted voice in the global fashion world on behalf of Canadian customers. We are the curators of EXTRAORDINARY products that INSPIRE our customers and are respectful of both people and planet. We provide personal service and experiences to empower our customers and colleagues to find the truest expression of themselves and create JOY in doing so. We are committed to creating and inspiring a more SUSTAINABLE future for all. We aim to IGNITE the possibility of POSITIVE CHANGE. No other brand has this combination of traits, and they give us our strong point of view and set us apart. Magenta Own and elevate Magenta so that it is synonymous with the brand. Canadian Be proud and make Canadians proud of who we are by representing a modern Canada, its values, its people, and its ethos on the global retail stage. Sustainability Be a leader in sustainability and ignite the possibility of positive change in others. Build loyalty by being known as a trusted brand that cares for its customers, colleagues, communities, as well as the planet. Personal Service Deliver the highest quality of service, not just to our most valuable customers, but to all guests of Holts. Our reach may be global, but our Values remain proudly Canadian. They are meaningful to us and guide how we work together and interact with our communities. Warmth Be open, welcoming, and respectful to others. Unity We are one team, one community, sharing one planet. Passion Passion is what drives us to be curious and think creatively. Excellence We constantly encourage ourselves to be better.