Manager, Internal Audit (Fixed Term Contract)

Teranet Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Teranet Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Audit to lead complex internal and IT audits across the Teranet group.

This maternity replacement role involves coordinating with external auditors, executing SOC 2/CSAE 3000 engagements, and driving continuous control improvements. You will manage audit plans, supervise staff, and provide guidance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of audit experience.
• Proficient in performing internal audits for finance and business areas.
• Knowledge of IT Controls, IT Security and COBIT.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Frameworks (ISO, COSO, etc.).
• A high level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Visio, MS Outlook and experience with using Co-pilot.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven experience in drafting audit reports to Executive Management and/or Boards/Audit Committee.
• Excellent relationship building and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit engagements from annual plan to completion.
• Coordinate with external auditors and SOC 2/CSAE 3000 audits.
• Perform substantive testing of key controls and ITGCs.
• Prepare clear audit reports and communicate findings to management and Audit Committee.
• Provide post-audit follow-up to validate remediation and improvements.

Skills

Audit experience

Internal controls

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Visio

MS Outlook

Co-pilot

Job description

Manager, Internal Audit (Fixed Term Contract)

Who We Are

Teranet is Canada's leader in the delivery and transformation of statutory registry services with extensive expertise in land and commercial registries. We also market insightful property and data solutions, as well as practice management automation to thousands of customers in real estate, financial services, government, utilities, and legal markets.

Connect. Grow. Thrive Together.

To learn more about who we are visit our website: www.teranet.ca

Reason for Vacancy: Maternity Replacement for 8-9 months

About the Role

Reporting to the Director & Head of Internal Audit and working with co-sourced Internal Audit Services, you will conduct complex operational (Business and IT), financial, and value-for-money audits across Teranet’s group of companies to identify control deficiencies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions that support control effectiveness and compliance with the annual audit plan.

You will execute audits, reviews audit files and provides supervisory guidance and support to the Internal Audit team of the Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) group.

In addition, you will collaborate with external auditors, the completion of SOC 2/ CSAE 3000 audits, Substantive testing of key areas as agreed with external auditors to provide assurance to Teranet Group of Companies (i.e. Teranet Inc., Readywhen Tech, Teranet Manitoba , etc.) involving the supply of services, as per contractual commitments. This also includes managing and/or executing ITGC audits in support of the annual external financial statement audits.

You will bring previous experience in managing internal audits and an aptitude for continuous improvement to provide expertise in standing-up and maintaining an internal audit function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage, collaborate with external auditors, the completion of SOC 2 / CSAE 3000 audits, Substantive testing of key areas as agreed with external auditors to provide assurance to Teranet Group of Companies (e.g. Teranet Inc., Readywhen Tech, etc.) involving the supply of services, as per contractual commitments
• Plan and Schedule Audit Engagements: Conduct Annual Internal Audit Plan, along with plan and schedule audits and contribute to establishing work standards and procedures for the inspection and appraisal of financial, technological and operational controls
• Executive and Evaluate Audit Engagements: Execute the audit process (incl. testing procedures) in accordance with audit guidelines and departmental standards and evaluate the audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against accumulated audit evidence
• Report and Communicate Audit Results: Produce and present audit reports and/or review audit reports detailing ratings, severity of issues including risks, internal control deficiencies, practical and cost‑effective risk mitigation recommendations and improvement opportunities to control owners, senior management, and Executive Risk Owners
• Provide Post Audit Support: Provide follow‑up services to management and teams to assist in facilitating improvements, validate if issues have been addressed and resolved, and recommend revisions to auditing policies, procedures, and programs, including completequarterly summary report for executive management team and Audit & Risk Committee of progress against the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Relationship Management: Develop effective relationships with clients / stakeholders (incl. co-sourced Internal Audit Services) to ensure high-quality audit services and maximize a collaborative approach to managing risks.
• Manage relationships with executives and staff across all stakeholders involved. These include IT, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Legal, HR, Line of Businesses, and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, external auditors, co-sourced Internal Auditors)
• Provide ad‑hoc advice to help departments achieve control effectiveness, as required
• Provide Reviews, Guidance and Advice: Managing staff (direct / indirect (seconded)/co-sourced) reporting to the position to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, and delegate their activities.
• Perform any ad‑hoc tasks as assigned to support the Director & Head of Internal Audit regarding all aspects of standing up and maintaining the Internal Audit function

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of audit experience
• Proficient in performing internal audits for finance and business areas
• Knowledge of IT Controls, IT Security and strong knowledge of COBIT
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Frameworks (ISO, COSO, etc.)
• A high level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Visio, MS Outlook and experience with using Co-pilot
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven experience in drafting audit reports to Executive Management and/or Boards/Audit Committee
• Excellent relationship building and management skills
• Takes initiative and ownership to address challenges and elevate where necessary to ensure progress of assigned activities
• Strong critical thinker, problem solver, innovator, and collaborative team player
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to learn and absorb new content quickly, and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management

Let’s Talk Pay

We believe in being upfront about pay and helping you make informed decisions about your career. The hourly range for this Fixed Term role is $50/hr - $70/hr CAD. We understand that great talent comes in many forms, each with unique skills, experience, and potential. Your salary will be tailored to reflect the experience you bring and the impact you’re ready to have on this role.

Our Human Approach to Hiring

At Teranet, we use smart technology to make hiring faster and more efficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools help us review applications and identify strong matches - the real decisions? Those are made by our awesome people.

Every interaction you’ll have, and every decision we make, is led by humans. AI may support us, but it’s human connection that drives every hire.

At Teranet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.