Operational Audit Manager: Governance & Risk Leader

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Audit Services within VP Finance in Calgary seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead the university's operational audit program, executing complex engagements and providing independent assurance across governance, risk management, controls, and business processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director, the role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate a decentralized academic environment while driving continuous improvement in audit methodologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of internal audit or related experience.
• Experience leading and executing complex engagements.
• Ability to navigate decentralized environments and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex operational, financial, compliance, governance and advisory engagements.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff assigned to engagements.
• Ensure audit work conforms to II A Standards and internal methodology.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of processes, controls and risk management.
• Assess risks relating to strategic objectives, regulatory compliance and resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability and control.
• Resolve issues and escalate significant risks to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with senior administrators and process owners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CPA

Job description

University Audit Services within VP Finance in Calgary seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead the university's operational audit program, executing complex engagements and providing independent assurance across governance, risk management, controls, and business processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director, the role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate a decentralized academic environment while driving continuous improvement in audit methodologies and