Senior Audit Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada MCAP Full time

Overview of the Position

Reporting directly to the Director, this role is pivotal in orchestrating, executing, and reporting on audits while delivering top-notch, professional, and cost-efficient audit services. This function enhances value by offering independent evaluations of internal control frameworks that protect the organization's assets through a risk-focused methodology. Furthermore, this position is accountable for assessing the efficacy of the company's risk management, control, and governance mechanisms to pinpoint risk vulnerabilities and internal control shortcomings.

The Senior Auditor will also collaborate with the Director and the broader Internal Audit team, providing insightful recommendations and support to the organization regarding policies, procedures, processes, or services to ensure a robust level of internal control and compliance is upheld.

Audit Planning and Execution

Engage in initial meetings with clients to clarify the audit's scope and objectives, outlining all phases of the audit process. Attain a comprehensive understanding of business operations relevant to assigned audits and document these processes thoroughly. Define the scope of audit assignments through effective communication and discussions with the auditee. Responsible for drafting written communications and facilitating meetings with management of the auditee. Formulate an engagement strategy, oversee the team, and manage the project to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule and within financial constraints.

Risk Evaluation within Business Units

Conduct discussions with management to comprehend the key controls within the audited business processes. Document these processes using narratives and/or flowcharts. Identify and record risks and controls associated with the processes within the audit's scope. Develop and evaluate control tests, documenting and assessing the outcomes of these evaluations.

Audit Reporting and Improvement Recommendations

Provide support and conduct discussions with auditee management regarding preliminary audit findings, documenting the resulting dialogues. Collaborate with the business management team to identify cost-effective controls that address identified deficiencies. Assist in crafting concise and informative audit reports to effectively convey findings and recommendations to enhance risk management practices.

Ongoing Professional Development and Business Acumen

Maintain continuous communication with management in relevant business areas concerning significant changes or challenges faced, particularly regarding their implications for the control environment. Stay informed through reading, participation, and attendance at industry events about legislative requirements, industry standards, or trends impacting MCAP. Present and communicate to management the role of Internal Audit and its positive influence on MCAP. Develop and sustain effective and professional relationships with all organizational levels.

Qualifications and Skills

A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in auditing, finance, or accounting. Familiarity with financial institutions, mortgage servicing, and secured lending practices. Basic knowledge of risk-based auditing, control frameworks, and risk management strategies. Understanding of operational and financial controls within MCAP. Ability to comprehend business processes and their risk implications, analyze situations, reach sound conclusions, and provide practical recommendations. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) across all organizational levels. Results-oriented with the capability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment. Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and IDEA. Working knowledge of FSM, Liberty, MARS, and PLM. Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships. Ability to assertively address challenging issues when necessary. Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem-solving. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Upholds and promotes professional ethics, acts with integrity, and takes responsibility for actions. Embraces change and drives continuous improvement and innovation. University Degree or College Diploma. Desirable to possess or be pursuing an auditing designation (CIA, CISA).

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