Audit Manager

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for an Audit Manager to support our Office of Audit and Evaluation. The Audit Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

While many people think that auditing is for accountants, internal auditors (including members of our team) have backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, including the humanities, science, social science, finance, business, IT and more.

We are looking for a people with a desire for:

- A continuous learning environment.
- An opportunity to contribute directly to the continuous improvement of the organization.
- A team that embraces creativity, innovation, and the use of data analytics to present information in more meaningful ways.

The Manager reports to the Director of Internal Audit and is responsible to lead in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit assurance and consulting engagements. Audit engagements are carried out in accordance with NRC Internal Audit’s Risk-Based Audit Plan which is designed to provide assurance and advice to the President on the adequacy and effectiveness of NRC’s risk management, governance and control processes.

The work requires ongoing, highly effective communications with NRC officials to obtain an understanding of the business being audited, to identify potential management control strengths, and to determine the cause of any control weaknesses. Most of the work is confidential, requiring proper observance of security provisions and professional discretion. The position provides value added support to senior management and strives for efficiency through implementing innovative approaches in a fast paced environment using advanced software tools.

**Please note that these positions are classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO).

**Your Challenge (con't)**:
**Remarkable work environment**

We believe in fostering a workplace that is accommodating, respectful, welcoming and inclusive, which prioritizes the health and safety of employees.

The NRC offers its employees a varied work experience, alternative work arrangements, as well as numerous opportunities for continuous learning. The NRC also offers career development opportunities in a rewarding and relevant work environment.

NRC’s Office Audit and Evaluation operates out of one of NRC’s most beautiful campuses located east of downtown Ottawa. Although, our operations have shifted to working from the office a minimum of 40% per week, we do offer free parking, a baseball diamond, soccer fields, walking and running paths, and much more. In addition, NRC is closed for business over the annual winter holiday season, leaving you more time to spend with family and friends.

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**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
University degree in a related field such as, but not limited to, finance, accounting, business administration, science, computer science, economics or engineering.

One of the following designations would be considered an asset: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Other relevant designations may also be considered assets, such as an accreditation in Evaluation.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
We are looking for people with a minimum of 6 years recent experience in the following areas.*

Managing audit assurance and consulting engagements/projects including:

- Planning, conduct and reporting on the results of audit projects;
- Conducting research, risk assessments, financial analysis, and/or statistical analysis;
- Collecting data and evidence, developing observations, conclusions and recommendations;
- Preparing written material for senior management including comprehensive audit reports, presentations, and briefing materials;
- Making presentations on audit findings and making recommendations to senior management.

**Recent is defined as experience obtained within 6 of the last 8 years.
- Performing audits in a SAP environment;
- Undertaking statistical analysis and utilizing data analytics and sampling software such as ACL and IDEA.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret (II)

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of current audit practices and standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Internal Audit policy suite.
- Knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques and methodologies for internal audit.
- Knowledge of the principles of internal control including r