• Job Description

  Req#: 13489

  Job Description

  Senior Internal Auditor

  Office of CAO

  Status: Regular Full Time

  Salary Range: $96,785 - $120,979 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits

  Work mode: Hybrid see below for more details about this work mode.

  Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON

  Hours of work: 35 hours per week

  Who we are: Our internal audit team has made a fundamental shift to enhance the value-added strategic service we deliver. We provide forward looking audit assurance, advisory, and fraud prevention and investigation services that deliver key insights to inform effective decision-making that propels the Region's growth and strategic outcomes.

  Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit

  What you will do in this role:

  Audit Project Management:

  • Conduct a risk assessment of the program or area being audited by evaluating and rating the likelihood and impact of each business risk identified
  • Develop the audit objectives and scope and detailed testing plan for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls in the area being reviewed
  • Conduct audit testing through interviewing, observing process execution, reviewing documentation, conducting data analytics, and assessing compliance with policies and legislation

  Audit Testing:

  • Analyze the design of the internal controls developed by management to evaluate if the controls are likely to mitigate the related risks and help ensure achievement of business outcomes
  • Identify internal control weaknesses, in design and implementation, and opportunities for improvements to process efficiency

  Communication with Stakeholders:

  • Lead audit project meetings with clients including program area directors and managers
  • Write the audit reports for senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee of Regional Council
  • Develop and deliver formal presentations about the audit objectives and audit observations to the Audit and Risk Committee of Regional Council

  Professional Standards Oversight:

  • Conduct peer reviews of the audit files to ensure the audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and the file documentation is adequate
  • Provide guidance and direction to audit project team members on the conducting of audit testing and file documentation

  Other Audit Services:

  • Lead or participate in the annual corporate wide risk assessment and audit work plan development including, assigning work to audit team members, analyzing risk assessment results, proposing future audit projects, and writing annual work plan report for the Audit and Risk Committee
  • Lead or participate in conducting investigations into fraud allegations, including conducting interviews, analyzing data, reviewing evidence, and writing summary reports for senior management
  • Lead or participate in the promotion of governance, risk management and internal controls education and outreach activities, such as fraud awareness day and lunch and learn sessions

  What the role requires:

  • Completed degree in business, computer science, engineering or related field
  • Professional designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or current enrollment in the process of becoming CIA
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the execution of broad scope operational and performance audits
  • Polished understanding of all aspects of auditing principles, practices and professional standards
  • Working knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks
  • Combination of education and experience may be considered

  Skills/Abilities:

  • Presentation and facilitation skills to engage with senior management and elected officials
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem solving and inquiry skills
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

  Nice to have:

  • Professional accounting, engineering, project management, process improvement designation or other post bachelor degree, professional designation or certification
  • Professional designation as a Certified Government Auditing Professional or as a Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Audit experience within government or municipal setting

  Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
  • Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
  • Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
  • 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
  • Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
  • Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
  • Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

  Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

  The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

  Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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  If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

  As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

  About Us

  Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

  We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

  Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

  Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

  Additional Information

  Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

  Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

• About the company

  The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada.

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