Senior Internal Auditor

Treasury Board Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasury Board Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor seeks a lead internal auditor to drive high-impact engagements with Ontario's Internal Audit Division. You will plan, execute, and report complex audits, focusing on governance, risk management, internal controls, and financial processes.

You will apply extensive auditing standards knowledge and leadership to mentor colleagues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support Ontario priorities.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing standards (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards) and Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Experience planning and executing audits, including objectives, scope, and testing
• Ability to assess complex business processes, evaluate internal controls, and strengthen governance, risk management, and accountability
• Strong professional judgment ensuring audit activities and recommendations align with standards, policies, and legislation
• Plan, lead, and execute complex audit engagements from planning through reporting
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and financial management processes
• Evaluate financial and operational information to identify risks, trends, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop risk-based audit approaches and testing strategies suitable for engagement complexity
• Exercise sound professional judgment to formulate evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ERM, Risk Based Auditing)
• Experience assessing risks across strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and project domains

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning to reporting
• Move multiple audits forward concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Coach and mentor junior team members and colleagues
• Prepare and present audit findings to senior management and executives
• Advise on governance, risk management, and process improvements

Skills

Auditing standards

Risk management

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Excel

Job description

Lead high-impact engagements with Ontario's Internal Audit Division!

About the job

Consider this rewarding opportunity with the Treasury Board Secretariat's Ontario Internal Audit Division. Your expertise will be leveraged to provide value-added assurance and advisory services, covering governance, risk management, business processes, operational effectiveness, and internal controls. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference for Ontarians and support key government priorities!

Note

• This position requires the ability to travel within Ontario, including periodic, limited overnight travel.

What you bring to the team

Auditing and accounting expertise

You have:

• comprehensive knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, and best practices (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards), and accounting principles, including Public Sector Accounting Standards
• experience planning and executing audits, including determining objectives, scope, and testing approaches
• the ability to assess complex business processes, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, and accountability
• strong professional judgment and the ability to ensure audit activities and recommendations align with professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable legislation
• plan, lead, and execute complex audit engagements from planning through reporting
• assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and financial management processes
• evaluate financial and operational information to identify risks, trends, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
• develop risk-based audit approaches and testing strategies that are appropriate to the nature and complexity of the engagement
• exercise sound professional judgment to formulate evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations

You have:

• comprehensive knowledge of risk management frameworks, principles, and methodologies (e.g. COSO, COBIT, Enterprise Risk Management, and Risk Based Auditing)
• experience assessing strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and project-related risks in complex organizational environments

Project management and leadership skills

You have demonstrated:

• project management and team leadership skills to successfully deliver complex audit and advisory engagements
• experience managing multiple concurrent projects, stakeholders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of colleagues and team members

Analytical skills

You have demonstrated skills to:

• analyze complex business processes, governance structures, and control environments to identify risks, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
• research, synthesize, and evaluate information from multiple sources to develop meaningful insights and practical recommendations
• collect, extract, and analyze data using spreadsheets, data analytics tools, and audit software

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have demonstrated experience:

• preparing and presenting clear, concise, and impactful audit reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior management and executive audiences
• communicating complex issues, risks, and technical concepts in a manner that is understandable and actionable
• advising senior leaders on governance, risk management, internal controls, and process improvement opportunities

Additional information

Address: St Paul St, St Catharines

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.