Strategic Assurance Manager

4 days ago


Old Toronto, Canada Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Assurance Manager to join our team at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. As a key member of our Assurance and Advisory team, you will play a critical role in leading or supporting practice management initiatives within the Strategy & Governance area.

Job Overview

This 18-month contract position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a global investment organization. With current assets under management valued in excess of $500 billion, CPP Investments is one of the most respected and fastest-growing institutional investors in the world.

As a Strategic Assurance Manager, you will be accountable for leading or supporting internal audit practice management initiatives, maintaining and evolving audit methodology, and providing guidance and coaching to the team on standards and methodology.

You will also support the development and monitoring of A&A's planning activities, including group objectives, strategy, audit plan, resourcing, and budgeting. Additionally, you will coordinate and prepare quarterly and annual reporting of A&A activities to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support internal audit practice management initiatives and enabling activities to streamline audit processes and develop consistency and efficiency in execution.
  • Maintain and evolve audit methodology, governance documents, relevant templates and tools, and provide guidance and coaching to team on standards and methodology.
  • Support the development and monitoring of A&A's planning activities, including group objectives, strategy, audit plan, resourcing, and budgeting.
  • Coordinate and prepare the quarterly and annual reporting of A&A activities to the Audit Committee and senior management.
  • Oversee the tracking and reporting of audit findings and facilitate regular follow-up by the audit team.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree required, preferably in an accounting / business / finance or technology related discipline; post graduate degree is a plus.
  • Relevant professional designations, particularly the CPA/CA and CIA, are strongly preferred.
  • Experience in internal audit role; experience in a professional practice role is preferred.
  • Experience in Board and senior management reporting is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of audit methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Compensation

The estimated salary for this position is around $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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