Director, Internal Audit

1 week ago


Hamilton, Canada FirstOntario Credit Union Full time

**Why FirstOntario?**
- Competitive compensation packages
- Top-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive benefits packages and a yearly Personal Spending Account
- Enhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS Health
- Exclusive banking benefits
- Up to $1000 per year towards professional development
- Pension Plan
- Flex-work environment
- Company-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program

**Job Overview**

Internal Audit Services (IAS) is beginning a multi-year journey to build a strong, collaborative, risk-focused function to enable FirstOntario Credit Union (FCU) in achieving its strategic objectives. The IA Director will support the CAE with building the IAS function and delivering its mandate to support the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors in their oversight role. These two newly created IA Director roles will be reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit (Chief Audit Executive) and will form the IAS Leadership Team. The IA Director must be comfortable with all aspects of internal audit across the organization.

**Role**:

- Support the CAE in developing and delivering a risk-based IAS Plan.
- Lead and execute IAS projects, including:

- Develop and execute risk-based audit test programs and procedures in accordance with professional and industry standards;
- Assess key business risks and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls;
- Develop conclusions and assess the impact of issues;
- Draft reports and other materials to summarize and communicate results;
- Supervise and coach IAS team members in executing their assigned audit work;
- Manage co-sourced providers.
- Support the CAE in progressing the IAS Strategic Plan, including:

- Developing IA methodologies, policies, and work practices;
- Evolving awareness and maturity of IAS and 3 Lines of Defense across FCU community.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Represent IAS in various management committees and cross-functional teams.
- Support the CAE in developing materials for the Audit Committee and senior leadership.
- Coach and develop IAS team members.

**Required Skills**:

- 10+ years of professional experience in evaluating governance, risk, and controls of various business processes and functions.
- Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, CIA, etc.
- 5+ years of experience managing, coaching, and mentoring teams.
- Expertise in process, risk-based process auditing. Must be comfortable with overseeing any internal audit with support through co-source and internal resources.
- Strong understanding of IIA standards and risk assessment practices.
- Experience in OSFI or FSRA regulated organization would be an asset.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Collaborative and diplomatic, but with the necessary tenacity to have difficult conversations.
- Clear and influential written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
- Strong project management and organization skills.
- Accountable, takes on responsibility, high degree of initiative.
- Location: remote with potential for occasional corporate office events

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.



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