Senior Manager Internal Audit

Kelly; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Contract) to lead risk-based audits across global functions, including Third-Party Risk Management, AI, HR, and Marketing. The role partners with stakeholders across regions, evaluating governance, risk management, and internal controls while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in internal/audit risk roles, strong control testing experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk & Controls, Consulting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and governance practices.
• Experience reviewing audit workpapers, findings and documentation.
• Proven ability to communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements.
• Develop audit strategies, scope, and testing approaches based on risk assessments.
• Review audit fieldwork and testing completed by team members.
• Evaluate controls, identify gaps, and assess control effectiveness.
• Draft audit findings, recommendations, and management reports.
• Support audit planning, reporting, and issue remediation activities.
• Participate in SOX-related reviews focusing on HR and payroll controls.
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit coverage.
• Mentor and support junior audit team members.

Skills

Years of experience

Internal control frameworks

Control effectiveness testing

Governance and compliance

Risk identification

Audit documentation review

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (Toronto or Waterloo Area) - Onsite 3 Days/Week

Hours: Monday-Friday, Core Business Hours

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Internal Audit to join a high-performing audit team supporting a global organization. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and execute risk-based audits across key corporate functions, including Third-Party Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Resources, and Marketing.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control environments while partnering with stakeholders across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements.
• Develop audit strategies, scope, and testing approaches based on risk assessments.
• Review audit fieldwork and testing completed by team members.
• Evaluate controls, identify gaps, and assess control effectiveness.
• Draft audit findings, recommendations, and management reports.
• Support audit planning, reporting, and issue remediation activities.
• Participate in SOX-related reviews focusing on HR and payroll controls.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit coverage and effectiveness.
• Mentor and support junior audit team members as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk & Controls, Consulting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of:
• Internal control frameworks
• Control effectiveness testing
• Governance and compliance practices
• Risk identification and remediation
• Experience reviewing audit workpapers, findings, and audit documentation.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Highly Desired Experience

• Third-Party Risk Management audits (highest priority)
• Internal Audit leadership experience
• External Audit experience
• Risk and Controls assessment experience

Preferred Qualifications

• AI governance or AI audit experience
• SOX controls testing experiencePayroll controls experience
• Knowledge of regulatory and risk management frameworks
• Experience within a Big Four or mid-sized audit firm
• Power BI or data analytics experience
• Experience with AI-enabled productivity tools and automation technologies

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

Exposure to global audit initiatives across multiple regions

Opportunity to work in emerging risk areas such as AI and Third-Party Risk

Collaborative, high-performing audit environment

Access to advanced audit technologies and analytics tools

Strong professional development and learning opportunities

Meaningful stakeholder engagement with senior leadership

Interview Process

• One virtual interview (45-60 minutes)
• Potential second-round discussion with senior leadership

If you're an experienced audit professional with a strong foundation in internal controls, risk assessment, and audit execution, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a complex, global environment while gaining exposure to emerging areas of risk and governance.

Use AI for Hiring

Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Why Kelly?

At Kelly we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!