Audit Manager I, Technology Audit

Vaco; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Audit Manager I, Technology Audit to lead planning and fieldwork across IT-focused audits. You will supervise testing of controls, walkthroughs, and issue management, delivering objective opinions on internal controls in line with professional standards.

You will contribute to audit planning, manage stakeholder communications, and drive timely follow-ups on findings while collaborating with a senior team in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of audit experience.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• CPA designation or in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through fieldwork.
• Test controls, walkthroughs, test scripts and findings grid.
• Develop Audit Planning Memoranda and risk/control matrices as needed.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and audit management.
• Coordinate follow-ups on audit findings and ensure timely closure.

Education

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a global financial institution. They are looking for an Audit Manager I, Technology Audit who will be responsible for supporting the planning and fieldwork execution of various internal audit engagements across different lines of business.

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to join a high-performing team and work for one of the fastest-growing company's in Canada.
• Position offers significant visibility across the institution and supports new technology initiatives while helping ensure effective safeguarding of IT-related risks.
• Excellent learning and mentorship opportunities working alongside an experienced team with significant tenure.

About the Opportunity

Customer

• Conduct audit work based on established audit plans and execute the audit in accordance with established standards ensuring completion
• Execute testing of controls such as but not limited to walkthroughs (leading and documentation), test scripts (development and execution), and issue management (identification and capturing in the grid)
• May execute the development of Audit Planning Memorandum (APM), Process Risk and Control Matrix (pRCM), Findings Grid and Audit Report.
• May complete L1 reviews/sign off on all audit activities (i.e. walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grid, evidence uploads)
• Contribute to the audit planning process for specific audits, ensuring appropriate programs and audit risk assessments are completed accordingly
• Manage the ongoing audit communications process with the stakeholders during and subsequent to the audit
• Present objective and independent audit opinion on the adequacy of internal controls in accordance with established professional audit standards, including presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders and audit management
• Execute follow-up of findings raised from regulatory and internal divisional audits in accordance with firm policy
• Provide subject matter expertise and/or input to audit projects/initiatives as a representative for area of specialization identify key risks and identify opportunities where controls are missing or are inadequate to mitigate these risks

Shareholder

• Adhere to internal policies / procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable regulatory guidelines, contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying control weaknesses/failures, potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for own business area
• May develop and provide complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise level
• Prioritize and manage own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
• Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques and apply them where appropriate
• Develop and deliver audit findings, presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Assess / identify key issues and elevate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Contribute to the analysis, due diligence and implementation of initiatives within defined area of responsibility

Employee / Team

• Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Establish effective relationships across multiple businesses
• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
• Work to achieve individual goals and support other team members in the achievement of team goals and divisional objectives

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Work as an audit subject matter expert and may coach and educate others
• Oversee and/or independently perform audits from end to end
• May lead moderately complex audits and have responsibility for completion of the audit.
• Undertake and complete a variety of projects and initiatives, may include the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Generally, reports to an Audit Group Manager or Senior Audit Group Manager role

About You

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Undergraduate degree required
• CPA designation or In Progress

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/ ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.