About the role

Internal Auditor auditing ICFR and complex controls for Canaccord Genuity’s Canadian financial services operations. Coordinating external auditors and reporting recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

Responsibilities

Perform advisory and assurance audit services of an advanced or complex nature
Improve the organization’s risk management, control and governance processes
Gather, evaluate and communicate information about activities or processes under examination
Coordinate with external auditors to plan and scope ICFR work, streamline processes and reduce duplicated efforts
Plan and execute audit engagements according to auditing standards
Schedule interviews with process owners, request control documentation, conduct fieldwork and communicate audit results
Standardize audit documentation to improve consistency, facilitate internal/external reviews and meet IIA standards
Provide practical, well-considered recommendations in reports for Executive Management and the Board
Perform peer reviews, facilitate knowledge transfer and coach team members in subject-matter-expert areas
Report functionally to the Manager, Internal Audit/Project Lead and administratively to the Global Head of Internal Audit

Previous experience auditing ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting)
Understanding of the brokerage industry
Professional accounting and/or audit designation preferred (CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)
Minimum of 2–3 years post-qualification experience in an audit role
Knowledge of ICFR (NI 52-109), IFRS and COSO framework preferred
Knowledge of auditing management software; Riskonnect considered a significant asset
Experience and expertise in AI and Data Analytics is an asset
Knowledge of the brokerage industry considered a significant asset
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds and organizational levels
Proficiency in internal audit standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, if required
Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, or unrestricted eligibility to work in Canada required for interview-selected candidates

Accessible candidate experience and accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond
10-month contract employment