About the role

  • Associate Manager of Internal Audit at Canada Life providing bold insights to business partners. Leading audit planning, execution, and reporting with a focus on governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit, the Associate Manager will support the achievement of Internal Audit’s vision to provide bold insights for a company that delivers on its promises to customers
  • Under the direction of an engagement supervisor, lead and oversee auditors in performing audit planning, test program development, execution, and reporting
  • Identifying risk and assessing control adequacy
  • Recommending appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits, and quality
  • Managing budgets for assigned audits and communicating status
  • Developing high-quality reports and presentations suitable for a range of stakeholders
  • Performing data analytics by defining problem statements, identifying relevant datasets, and leveraging data analytics tools available to derive insights
  • Demonstrating strong working knowledge of and compliance with internal audit methodology
  • Delivering on-the-job coaching and feedback to develop auditors
  • Leading and/or reviewing testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external audits
  • Contributing to annual risk-based audit planning through research and risk assessment
  • Supporting the Findings Follow-up and Closure process by reviewing remediation and liaising with business stakeholders
  • Leading and/or participating in professional practice and improvement initiatives
  • Cultivating business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas
  • Creating and maintaining a positive work environment
  • Seeking learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations.

Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years audit experience
  • A recognized accounting or audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA)
  • Strong working knowledge of governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodologies
  • Strong project management skills demonstrated by ability to complete multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal audit reports
  • Self-motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to apply audit concepts in various functional areas
  • Experience with Excel and data analytics tools

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$80,400 - CA$130,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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