Senior Audit & Controls Specialist

Job Description Altis Recruitment proudly presents a leading figure in Ontario's financial services sector. With a steadfast focus on integrity, transparency, and innovation, they empower members to reach financial milestones with trusted advice and competitive products. Their unwavering commitment to community echoes in every internal interaction. This opportunity offers a truly hybrid flexible policy and an unmatched culture - an opportunity not to be missed. What you'll be doing: Engaging with internal audits, from planning the scope to preparing the program, and determining the appropriate procedures and examination techniques to be applied. Performing audit assignments that involve research and analysis of the relevant policy and procedures, and an evaluation of audit-related documentation on internal controls. Establishing and managing relationships with internal stakeholders, including performing opening and closing meetings. Determining engagements that will use data mining techniques to examine data on file. Performing assigned audits, taking a hands-on and risk-based approach. Providing recommendations relative to the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Developing reports based on analytic results and providing feedback to management to address opportunities for improvement. Documenting conclusions and formal written reports; referencing workpapers for review. Compiling information for periodic dashboard and/or quarterly board reporting Being responsible for performing the annual risk assessment and updating the corporate audit universes of the subsidiaries. Supporting leadership with special projects or investigations as required. What you need to have: You will have an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. You'll have CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation. 4+ years of experience in internal audit or risk within financial services or banking. Firm understanding of financial statements and auditing practices, as well as, accounting principles, processes, standards, techniques, and procedures. Firm working knowledge of audit procedures, planning, and test/sampling methods. An ability to establish an effective working relationship with stakeholders. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required. A solid understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them. Good understanding of IIA and internal auditing standards and practices, COSO, and risk assessment practices. Exposure to analytical tools such as Crystal Reports, Diligent, IDEA, and Access. Benefits: High levels of coverage across health, dental, and medical insurance A strong commitment to employee health and wellness, with flex days and a budget for mental healthcare Flexible/ remote working where possible, team time encouraged but not mandated Defined contribution benefit plan Voluntary group RRSP Preferred employee rates financial products and loans Tuition fee reimbursement