Senior Internal Auditor

Altis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and controls across a leading financial services organization in Mississauga. You will partner with audit leaders to plan, execute, and document risk-based engagements, delivering practical recommendations and measurable improvements.

You will evaluate risks, perform walkthroughs, test controls, and communicate findings to stakeholders while leveraging analytics tools to uncover trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive internal or external audit experience, ideally within financial services.
• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Working toward or holding a CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience evaluating business risks, internal controls, and integrated audit processes, with knowledge of financial services operations considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SAS, or similar technologies considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document risk-based audit engagements.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis to identify risks and gaps.
• Prepare audit findings and practical action plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and monitor timely resolution of recommendations.
• Leverage data analytics tools to identify trends and insights.
• Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and future audit planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA candidate or designation

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SAS

Job description

Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and references required

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping organizations strengthen governance, manage risk, and drive meaningful business improvements? We are recruiting a Senior Internal Auditor, Assurance & Advisory to join a leading financial services organization where your work will directly contribute to stronger controls, better decision making, and continuous improvement across the business.

Working alongside an experienced audit team and collaborating with leaders across the organization, you’ll evaluate business risks, deliver integrated audit engagements, and provide practical recommendations that create lasting value. This is an opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, innovation, and proactive risk management.

What's in it for You

Join a team that values continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll gain exposure to diverse business functions, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful initiatives in a culture that encourages new ideas, knowledge sharing, and balanced career development.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll partner with audit leaders to plan, execute, and document risk-based audit engagements using agile auditing practices.
• You'll perform walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• You'll prepare clear audit findings, communicate recommendations, and support the development of practical action plans.
• You'll collaborate with business stakeholders to validate findings and monitor the timely resolution of audit recommendations.
• You'll leverage data analytics tools and emerging technologies to identify trends, anomalies, and business insights.
• You'll contribute to enterprise risk assessments and help shape future audit planning across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive internal or external audit experience, ideally within financial services.
• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Working toward or holding a CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience evaluating business risks, internal controls, and integrated audit processes, with knowledge of financial services operations considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SAS, or similar technologies considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.