Senior Auditor – Internal Audit Services

Alberta Blue Cross; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Blue Cross is seeking a Senior Auditor to join Internal Audit Services. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit Services and collaborates with Operations, Risk and Assurance Services, and Accounting.

Responsibilities include leading complex audits, contributing to CSAE 3416 reporting, and developing ICOFR programs to strengthen financial controls. You will identify process improvements, drive best practices, and guide audit staff while coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressive auditing experience with leadership or support of audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with CSAE 3416 reporting or ICOFR programs.
• Ability to design, analyze and improve reports and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with executives and non-financial managers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CSAE 3416 reports and related financial control requirements.
• Document and update controls documentation with business process narratives, risk/control matrices, and flowcharts.
• Design and implement controls with process owners to address key risks and ensure operating effectiveness.
• Plan and perform tests of controls and remediation of deficiencies.
• Promote uniformity and automation of controls using financial systems and technology.
• Assist in policy development and support business stakeholders.
• Cooperate with external auditors and regulators on CSAE 3416 reporting.
• Identify organizational and project risks to inform the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Conduct full audit procedures including interviews, risk identification, evidence collection and documentation.
• Develop and document audit findings and recommendations with independent judgment.
• Present audit results to stakeholders and Audit Committee in written/verbal formats.
• Provide training and guidance to internal audit staff.

Skills

Auditing

CSA/ICOFR expertise

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Job description

Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.

Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.

OVERVIEW

Alberta Blue Cross® has a dynamic role for a Senior Auditor with exceptional communication and analytical acumen to join our Internal Audit Services department. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit Services, the Senior Auditor will collaborate closely with Operations, Risk and Assurance Services, and Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis in enhancing the partnership of Internal Audit Services and business stakeholders to contribute to a robust and effective financial control environment, while preforming complex internal auditing and advisory support.

The Senior Auditor will contribute to the development and delivery of CSAE 3416 reports, along with the development of an Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program. The Senior Auditor will take initiative to identify process improvements, efficiencies, and best practices in the organization, as well as overall organizational excellence. The Senior Auditor will also lead and conduct operational, financial, compliance and governance-related audit and advisory projects, provide key input into the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, and train and coach audit staff.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contribute to the delivery of financial control reporting requirements, including but not limited to CSAE 3416 reports.
• Facilitate and support the documentation and understanding of financial controls with Operations through training and mentorship. Document and update controls documentation as required, including business process narratives, risk and control matrices and flowcharts.
• Employ a proactive approach for working with process owners to scope, design and implement controls to address key risks, and ensure design adequacy and operating effectiveness of those controls.
• Plan and perform tests of controls, as well as evaluate, report on and oversee remediation of control deficiencies to ensure the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of financial reporting controls.
• Actively seek uniformity and automation of controls across the corporation through effective use of financial systems and innovative technology to enhance and continuously improve the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Assist in the development of policies by supporting business stakeholders.
• Facilitate correspondence and act as a liaison with external auditors and other regulators as required, as it relates to CSAE 3416 reporting and reliance on work performed by Internal Audit Services.
• Identify and evaluate both organizational risk areas and project risk areas and provide key input to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan and project audit plans.
• Perform full suite audit procedures, including conducting interviews with key stakeholders, identifying risks and defining issues, developing criteria, collecting, and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
• Identify, develop, and document audit findings and recommendations using independent judgement on the areas under audit.
• Participate in the communication of audit and advisory results via written reports and/or verbal presentations to key stakeholders and the Audit and Conduct Review Committee.
• Provide or assist in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit team members in conducting audits, designing controls, and other audit-related issues.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE

• Minimum of five years of progressive auditing experience, including experience leading or supporting audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Progressively responsible experience with CSAE 3416 reporting or ICOFR programs.
• Experience in developing, designing, analyzing and continuously improving reports and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to break down complex financial concepts and communicate without prejudice, while forming collaborative partnerships that engage various levels within the organization, including executive and non-financial managers.
• Develop and present information while facilitating decision making at various levels within the Corporation for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Solid time management, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables, anticipate obstacles and meet deadlines.
• Be able to take initiative and thrive on ownership and responsibility.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying auditing and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Considerable skill in effective oral and written communications, including active listening and presenting findings and recommendations.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our team members by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment.

A criminal record check satisfactory to Alberta Blue Cross will be required as a condition of employment, following a conditional offer.