Senior Analyst, Internal Audit

Jobtailor; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to plan, lead and execute audits across operations, finance and compliance. You will apply COSO and IIA standards and report findings to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

The role requires CIA and/or CISA, 3–5+ years of audit experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit management software. Fluency in English is essential, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• CIA and/or CISA designation obtained or in progress.
• 3–5+ years of audit experience in internal or external risk management or compliance.
• Strong COSO framework knowledge with practical IIA standards application.
• Experience leading complex audit engagements and performing risk assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and audit management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Adhere to IIA professional standards and perform required risk assessments.
• Prepare clear, concise, high-quality audit reports that present findings, risks and actionable recommendations.
• Participate in special projects, investigations and strategic initiatives at the request of senior management or the Audit Committee.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to improving control maturity and operational effectiveness.
• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

COSO knowledge

IIA standards

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

CIA certification

CISA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Audit management software

Job description

• Plan, lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements across operational, financial and compliance areas


• Adhere to IIA professional standards and perform required risk assessments


• Prepare clear, concise, high-quality audit reports that present findings, risks and actionable recommendations


• Participate in special projects, investigations and strategic initiatives at the request of senior management or the Audit Committee


• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory changes


• Contribute to improving control maturity and operational effectiveness


• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Requirements

• Professional CIA and/or CISA designation obtained or in progress (strongly preferred)


• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit or a related field in risk management or compliance, including at least two years in internal audit


• Excellent knowledge of the COSO framework and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, with practical experience applying them


• Demonstrated experience executing or leading complex audit engagements and performing risk assessments


• Strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment and high attention to detail


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


• Experience with audit management software


• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English


• Fluency in English as the working language required


• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Criminal background check required as part of the hiring process

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in internal audit processes, risk assessments, and compliance standards, with a strong focus on the COSO framework and IIA standards. Proficient in preparing high-quality audit reports and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CIA Certification


• CISA Certification


• Internal Audit Experience


• COSO Framework Knowledge


• Audit Management Software Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Assessment


• Audit Engagement Execution


• Control Maturity Improvement


• Operational Effectiveness


• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Professional Judgment


• Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIA


• CISA

Industry Keywords

• Internal Audit


• External Audit


• Risk Management


• Compliance


• IIA Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Excel


• Word


• PowerPoint


• Audit Management Software