Senior Internal Auditor – Risk & Controls Leader

MDA; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Group retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Canada. You will lead planning and execution of audit assignments, including financial, IT, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies, with independence and integrity guiding your work.

You will report to the Manager, Internal Audit, contribute to risk-based audit planning, communicate findings to management, and foster cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of audit experience in financial, operational, or compliance within an internal audit department.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify solutions addressing business and control needs.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit techniques.
• Fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently under general supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• CIA/CISA certification or CPA designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit projects and consulting engagements in conformance with auditing procedures and departmental policies within budgeted timeframes.
• Create planning documentation such as project budgets, scoping assessments, and audit programs.
• Under limited supervision, perform audit procedures including interviews, issue identification, criteria development, evidence review, and process documentation.
• Prepare or assist in drafts of audits or review reports with actionable recommendations to address risks.
• Communicate results of audits and consulting projects via reports and presentations to management.
• Assist in developing risk-based audit plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships throughout the company and department.
• Perform follow-up on outstanding internal audit issues.

Skills

Audit expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Microsoft Office

IPPF knowledge

Bilingual (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Canada. You will lead planning and execution of audit assignments, including financial, IT, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies, with independence and integrity guiding your work.

You will report to the Manager, Internal Audit, contribute to risk-based audit planning, communicate findings to management, and foster cross-functional relationships.