Director, Internal Audit

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About the role

  • Direction de l’audit interne de la Sépaq, organisme québécois de plein air et de parcs nationaux. Pilotage des audits fondés sur les risques, de la conformité et de la supervision d’équipe.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit approach to guide the annual and multi-year audit engagement plan
  • Recommend annual and multi-year internal audit plans aligned with organizational risks to the President and CEO and the Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Review and develop internal audit programs based on Sépaq’s risks
  • Review and redefine the objectives and scope of the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), plan site visits according to risk, and produce high-value deliverables
  • Continuously monitor major information technology projects and provide assurance regarding governance, controls, and significant issues
  • Verify compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational and operational procedures and processes
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and issue objective, impartial, and constructive recommendations
  • Contribute to post-project reviews of Sépaq’s major projects to promote organizational learning
  • Work closely with administrative units at head office and individual sites to understand issues and implement corrective measures
  • Conduct audits, including planning, information gathering, analysis, interviews, findings, report writing, action-plan follow-up, and the preparation of trend dashboards
  • Keep knowledge of internal auditing and the organization up to date
  • Supervise an internal audit team and the external firms supporting the delivery of engagements
  • Functionally reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and administratively to the President and CEO

Requirements

  • Hold a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), accounting, finance, risk management, or a related discipline
  • Hold a CPA designation and be a member of the provincial order of Chartered Professional Accountants
  • Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and/or continuous improvement
  • Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising personnel and coordinating engagements, including external firms as needed
  • Demonstrate the ability to explain complex information clearly, synthesize information, and present findings strategically to senior management and a committee (e.g., an audit committee)
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, discretion, autonomy, leadership, and a results-oriented mindset
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and a constructive, supportive approach
  • Be willing to travel and demonstrate adaptability
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills (analysis, tracking tables, and trends) and strong Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA)
  • CIA certification is an asset
  • Experience in IT auditing, IT governance, and/or overseeing engagements performed by external specialists (major IT projects, technology controls, and risks) is an asset
  • Understanding of digital transformation initiatives and their impact on processes, controls, and risk management is an asset

Benefits

  • Daily $4 allowance to support sustainable transportation
  • Free access to national parks, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and cycling trails
  • Discounts of up to 50% on accommodations, equipment rentals, and retail products
  • Opportunities for mobility and career advancement throughout the province
  • Defined-benefit pension plan providing predictable and stable retirement income

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$108,528 - CA$158,180 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridQuebec CityCanada

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