Senior Internal Auditor

Michael Page; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Auditor in Toronto to lead end-to-end audits within the Annual Internal Audit Plan, evaluating governance, risk management and control effectiveness across the organization. You will partner with management, prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations, mentor junior staff, stay updated on regulations, and contribute to continuous improvement of audit practices.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape risk management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CIP, or CRM preferred.
• Experience in financial services (underwriting, claims, P&C insurance) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages.
• Identify and evaluate risks, control deficiencies, and areas for improvement within business processes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to verify successful resolution of identified issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, fostering their professional development.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices to enhance audit methodologies.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders at various levels.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Risk management

Control frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

The Senior Auditor supports the execution of the Annual Internal Audit Plan by leading end-to-end audit engagements, assessing governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across the organization. The role partners with management, delivers impactful audit recommendations, supports strategic initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of internal audit practices

A company in the insurance industry located in GTA.

Description

• Lead and execute comprehensive audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages.
• Identify and evaluate risks, control deficiencies, and areas for improvement within business processes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to verify successful resolution of identified issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, fostering their professional development.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices to enhance audit methodologies.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders at various levels.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices.
• They will possess excellent analytical skills, enabling them to assess business processes, identify risks, and provide practical, value-added recommendations.
• The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication abilities, confidently presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CIP, or CRM, or active pursuit of one of these designations, will be highly valued.
• Experience within financial services, particularly underwriting, claims, compliance, P&C insurance, or quality assurance, is advantageous.
• They will be collaborative, adaptable, results-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead end-to-end audit engagements and make a visible impact across the organisation.
• Exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting through meaningful audit and advisory work.
• Involvement in a wide range of business areas and collaboration with technical specialists and SMEs.
• Ability to contribute to the development of audit methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong professional growth through risk management, governance, data analytics, and audit leadership experience.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

The Senior Auditor supports the execution of the Annual Internal Audit Plan by leading end-to-end audit engagements, assessing governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across the organization. The role partners with management, delivers impactful audit recommendations, supports strategic initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of internal audit practices

A company in the insurance industry located in GTA.

Description

• Lead and execute comprehensive audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages.
• Identify and evaluate risks, control deficiencies, and areas for improvement within business processes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to verify successful resolution of identified issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, fostering their professional development.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices to enhance audit methodologies.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders at various levels.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices.
• They will possess excellent analytical skills, enabling them to assess business processes, identify risks, and provide practical, value-added recommendations.
• The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication abilities, confidently presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CIP, or CRM, or active pursuit of one of these designations, will be highly valued.
• Experience within financial services, particularly underwriting, claims, compliance, P&C insurance, or quality assurance, is advantageous.
• They will be collaborative, adaptable, results-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead end-to-end audit engagements and make a visible impact across the organisation.
• Exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting through meaningful audit and advisory work.
• Involvement in a wide range of business areas and collaboration with technical specialists and SMEs.
• Ability to contribute to the development of audit methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong professional growth through risk management, governance, data analytics, and audit leadership experience.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.