Chief Risk Officer and Internal Audit Leader
2 months ago
Job Summary
The University of Ottawa is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director, Internal Audit to join its Office of the Chief Risk Officer. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for directing all activities related to internal audit, risk management, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an internal audit program that aligns with the University's strategies and risk tolerance policies and practices.
- Provide an independent, objective perspective that adds value and improves the University's management control framework relating to financial, operational, and risk management considerations.
- Assess internal controls, identify weaknesses, and make improvement recommendations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor an internal audit program using a blend of internal resources and outside expertise as deemed appropriate.
- Work with senior management to apply best practices in change management to expand recognition of the value-added of a robust internal audit program.
- Identify and assess key business risks and establish risk management policies based on the University's risk tolerance and current industry trends and best practices.
- Design, develop, and maintain internal control documents for the University, which inform the development of an annual and multi-year audit plan, utilizing a risk-based approach.
- Monitor financial activity to assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of global financial operations, including established internal controls and procedures.
- Perform audit activity, including documenting processes, reviewing and analyzing forensic activity, and identifying and defining emerging issues.
- Responsible for annual internal audit reporting activity, analyzing findings and trends, and formulating high-level recommendations to address potential impacts.
- Collaborate directly with external auditors in the preparation of all yearly reporting.
- Manage financial records pertaining to internal audit in compliance with all legislation related to record keeping.
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified and/or reputed risks, and lead internal investigations of known or suspected violations of policies, procedures, errors, acts of fraudulent nature, misuse of University resources, or conflict of interest.
- Employ best practices in forensic accounting, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations for redress, while remaining impartial at all times.
- Lead efforts for ongoing optimization of all activity related to internal audit across the organization, and support a framework for ongoing quality control and quality assurance through recommendations on training, communication, and improvements to tools and processes.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- A professional accounting designation is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in control, audit, risk, or in a field related to the functions of the position, preferably in a large organization with diverse sources of funding.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role.
- Experience simplifying, interpreting, and explaining complex information for a diverse audience.
- Experience delivering presentations in both official languages.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships, identify sensitive issues, and influence without authority to drive acceptance of recommendations.
- High ethical standards and business acumen.
- Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written).
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