Location: Remote, Canada
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 12 month contract, with variable workload in final 6 months
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible for Secret Security Clearance, requires minimum 5 years residency in Canada
About the Opportunity
Our client, a highly respected national financial institution, is seeking an IT Audit Specialist to support critical audit and assurance activities across enterprise systems. This role focuses on evaluating Information Technology General Controls and contributing to a range of audit engagements that ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices.
Working under the direction of senior audit leadership, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess risks, review controls, and deliver high-quality audit insights. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced auditor who enjoys structured analysis, clear documentation, and contributing to the integrity of large-scale financial systems.
What’s In It for You
You will gain exposure to complex, enterprise-level audit environments within a highly regulated financial setting. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful audit engagements that directly impact risk mitigation and operational effectiveness.
You will be part of a collaborative and detail-oriented team that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in ITGCs, audit frameworks, and control testing across diverse technology environments.
Your Responsibilities
• You will support the planning and execution of ITGC audits, including risk assessments, audit programs, and evidence collection.
• You will assess the design and effectiveness of controls across areas such as logical access, change management, and system operations.
• You will review audit documentation, update working papers, and ensure accuracy of process descriptions and system overviews.
• You will analyze audit evidence, perform walkthroughs, and validate compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• You will assist in drafting audit observations, management reports, and final deliverables.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders and participate in audit meetings, including planning and closing sessions.
Skills and Qualifications• Minimum 3 plus years of experience conducting ITGC audits supporting financial reporting
• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CPA
• Strong experience testing controls across applications, databases, and operating systems
• Knowledge of key ITGC domains including access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and security monitoring
• Experience with audit planning, fieldwork execution, and reporting deliverables
• Familiarity with audit tools such as TeamMate and data analysis tools like IDEA considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
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