We are currently seeking a Internal Auditor for our government client located in Whitby, ON.  This is a 6-month contract with a possibility of renewal or extension offering a hybrid working model. 

The Internal Auditor will be executing internal audit projects, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, and producing thorough, unbiased reports that add value. This involves planning and conducting a variety of audit, review, assurance, and advisory projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and lead complex audits, developing criteria to evaluate business processes, performance, control systems, and accounting records.
• Manage agile audit project approaches, supporting less experienced team members and prioritizing work to meet audit objectives and cover risk areas.
• Ensure audit working papers provide sufficient evidence to support conclusions and comply with standards.
• Coordinate audit activities with clients' workloads and schedules.
• Estimate and report project completion times.
• Prepare draft reports for review by team leads or audit managers, and discuss drafts with clients.
• Maintain a quality control system to ensure compliance with auditing standards and external peer reviews.
• Foster relationships and networks with audit clients, promoting collaboration across business units and transferring knowledge of risks and controls.
• Update the Internal Audit manual and templates as needed, reporting to the manager when updates are required.
• Support the Manager with oversight of audit projects.
• Assist the Manager in briefings and communications with the CAE, executives, and the Board
• Provide expert advice on the effectiveness and adequacy of the organization's and service providers' control strategies and systems, maintaining objectivity.
• Negotiate practical, cost-effective solutions to help business units meet their objectives.
• Offer technical guidance, gather information for specific audits, conduct interviews, present reports, advise on audit and control improvements, and negotiate action plans to resolve issues.
• Make ongoing decisions while performing audits or leading a team of auditors.

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of audit experience across performance, compliance, and financial audits, demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
• Experience working in a public sector or similar organization a plus but not required. 
• CPA required.
• CA, CGA, CMA, CIA, or CISA an asset.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.