Senior Internal Auditor - Space Industry Impact

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead planning and execution of audits, assess risks, and advise management. The role offers exposure to financial, IT and operational audits in a dynamic space industry environment, with autonomy under supervision.

You will develop audit programs, present findings, and help advance the internal control framework, reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, and collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of audit experience across financial, operational or compliance audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Familiarity with IIA IPPF and ethics.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• MS Office proficiency.
• CIA certification or pursuing CIA; CISA certification a plus.
• Bilingual is an asset.
• Security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit projects and planning within approved budgets.
• Create planning documents like budgets and scoping.
• Conduct audit procedures including interviews and evidence review.
• Prepare drafts of audits with recommendations.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations.
• Develop risk-based audit plans.
• Build relationships across the company.
• Follow up on outstanding audit issues.
• Assist with external audits as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Auditing experience

Verbal & written communication

Independent judgment

Multi-tasking

Bilingual

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

IPPF understanding

CIA/CISA asset

Job description

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead planning and execution of audits, assess risks, and advise management. The role offers exposure to financial, IT and operational audits in a dynamic space industry environment, with autonomy under supervision.

You will develop audit programs, present findings, and help advance the internal control framework, reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, and collaborating with global teams.