Audit Manager

Under general supervision of the Deputy City Auditor, the Audit Manager is primarily responsible for leading and conducting performance audits. As the lead, the Audit Manager will establish the project's scope and objectives, as well as perform a risk assessment, and determine required resources and approach. Additionally, the Audit Manager is expected to provide a broad range of assurance engagements, including following up on implementation of audit recommendations, investigations, other service reviews, and risk management and control system services advice in order to improve operations and assist Council in its governance role.

This role conducts some or all components of medium to large complex projects either as a project lead or team member. As a project leader they manage all facets of the project including supervision of other employees.

The Audit Manager works to promote organizational accountability, innovation and best practices throughout the organization by providing education and advisory services. The Audit Manager provides mentorship and guidance to support the Senior Auditors, and assists in the development, implementation and achievement of the Audit Department's plans, vision, mission, goals and objectives as well as continuous improvement of Audit services and performance.

**As the Audit Manager you will**:

- Lead and conduct performance audits, assurance engagements, projects, implementation of audit recommendations, and collective agreement reviews.
- Lead and conduct investigations.
- Provide education and advisory services to promote and develop effective governance and risk management systems, organizational accountability, innovation, leading practice service delivery and effective control systems throughout the organization.
- Participate in development, implementation and achievement of the Audit Department's plans, goals and objectives.
- Participate in continuous improvement of the Audit Department's services and performance - incorporate quality assurance.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (i.e. Economics, Political Science). An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Designation
- One of the following would be preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
- Five years’ experience leading audits (preferably performance audits in a public sector or large corporate setting)
- Experience in organizational reviews and project management, preferably in a public sector or large corporate setting
- Experience in a specialized area such as performance auditing, financial analysis, information technology or fraud etc.
- Experience leading, coaching, mentoring and supervising project teams as well as managing external consultants.
- Experience with analyzing, adapting and implementing leading edge auditing methodologies and techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of the political and administrative structure of the City, the strategic business issues facing the City, and the role and functions of the various departments
- Knowledge of public sector issues, and innovative governance, management, accountability and controllership concepts and practices
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong written communication skills, with experience writing reports
- Organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing demands in order to meet deadlines and achieve quality results
- Problem solving skills to identify, analyze and develop innovative and practical solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster a team environment and build effective working relationships promoting and generating commitment to initiatives, while handling politically sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and integrity.
- Customer service focused with ability to interpret client needs to deliver results
- Ability to independently make sound decisions
- Ability to continuously learn and adapt to changing processes/technology
- Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Teams

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.