Manager, Internal Audit

1 week ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada McMaster University Full time
The Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for supporting the Chief Internal Auditor in executing the audit plan. Audit assignments include operational, financial, compliance and performance audits including audits of information technology.

As part of this role, the Internal Audit Manager is accountable for developing and executing the audit programs, engaging stakeholders to ensure the audit is executed within specified timelines and preparing reports and presentations.

The Internal Audit Manager also provides consulting services to management and staff. The Manager works both in teams and independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Specific Accountabilities

  • Provides significant input into the development of a riskbased internal audit plan
  • Develops audit plans and programs
  • Identifies relevant data and undertakes data analysis to support efficient audit planning and execution
  • Manages the execution of audit programs which will include:
a) Ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on higher risk areas

b) Undertake planning and risk assessments for each engagement.

c) conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, prepare and review working papers

d) articulate and present recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Drafts audit reports and monitors agreed upon recommendations to ensure they are implemented
  • Maintains an understanding of University's operations, through discussions with management and through other sources of information, to better understand the risk, control and governance issues facing the organization and to help identify where internal audit can best add value to the organization
  • Through continuing education, including attendance of professional development courses, maintain awareness of developments and trends in the internal audit profession to update and perform the internal audit function most effectively
  • Taking the lead in conducting audit entrance and exit conferences with all levels of management.
  • Develops, maintains and facilitates productive teamoriented client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
  • Represents Internal Audit Services and actively engages in various project teams, committees and working groups throughout the University.
  • Promotes Internal Audit Services as a valueadded service to the University

Education and Experience

  • A University degree degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., business administration, finance, public administration)
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in planning and executing internal audits
  • CA/CPA, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of key business operations and processes
  • Experience within the higher education sector is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with root cause analysis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, and team leadership

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong understanding of the role Internal Audit plays in ensuring an organization's strategy and objectives are achieved
  • Knowledge of internal audit standards, practices and procedures
  • Experience leading operational, internal control, compliance and financial audit assignments
  • Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks
  • Knowledge of the higher education environment, risks and opportunities
  • Skills in conducting quality reviews of audit work products
  • Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud and experience with conducting fraud investigations
  • Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, drawing logical conclusions and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
  • Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communication, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement
  • Experience conducting audit enabled by data analytics. Skills in using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) such as IDEA or other relevant data tools (e.g., PowerBI).
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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.


The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong co

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