Sr. Internal Auditor

Bank of China (Canada); Markham; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bank of China (Canada) seeks an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and strengthen internal controls within the Internal Audit team.

You will manage end-to-end engagements, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior auditors while ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory expectations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, CIA or other relevant audit certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of internal audit, external audit, risk management, or banking experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience planning and leading end-to-end audit engagements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience performing data analysis using Excel and other tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Develop annual audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and determine audit scope and testing strategies.
• Perform detailed audits by evaluating business processes, internal controls, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Collect and analyze audit evidence through interviews, observations, data analysis, sampling, and testing.
• Prepare audit working papers, draft audit findings, and present recommendations to management.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, testing techniques, and risk assessment practices.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls, operational efficiency, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory authorities during examinations and audits.
• Coach and mentor junior auditors; participate in departmental initiatives.

Conocimientos

risk-based auditing

internal controls

regulatory compliance

corporate governance

analytical

problem-solving

critical thinking

data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related

CPA, CIA

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for leading risk-based internal audits, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, assessing regulatory compliance, and providing recommendations to strengthen the Bank's governance and risk management framework.

The successful candidate will independently lead audit engagements, collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, support audit methodology enhancements, and mentor junior auditors while ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards and regulatory expectations.

What You Will Do

• Lead risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Develop annual audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and determine audit scope and testing strategies.
• Perform detailed audits by evaluating business processes, internal controls, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Collect and analyze audit evidence through interviews, observations, data analysis, sampling, and substantive testing.
• Prepare audit working papers, draft audit findings, and present recommendations to management.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, testing techniques, and risk assessment practices.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls, operational efficiency, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory authorities during examinations and audits.
• Coach and mentor junior auditors by providing guidance, technical support, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and other projects as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional audit certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of internal audit, external audit, risk management, or banking experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience planning and leading end-to-end audit engagements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audit assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Bank of China (Canada) is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Accommodation: Bank of China (Canada) is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please contact the HR team, and we will be happy to assist.