Manager, Internal Audit

**Manager, Internal Audit**

**Job Purpose & Summary**

Leading a team of Internal Auditors, the Manager, Internal Audit is accountable for planning, directing, and ensuring completion of all types of audits and the delivery of high quality, professional, value-added, and risk-based audit services for the organization. This position supports the VP, Internal Audit in preparing the annual Audit Plan, associated budgets, and required reporting to management and the Audit Committee.

**Key Accountabilities & Duties**
- Using a risk based approach, assist with the preparation of the annual Audit Plan and associated budgets
- Manage the execution of the Audit Plan including the scheduling, organization and oversight of internal audits and the assignment of responsibilities to the Internal Audit team; monitor and track performance against the plan
- Review the planning /scoping documents and audit reports prepared by the Internal Audit team and issue final documents to internal business partners and management as appropriate
- Ensure that observations and related recommendations documented by the Internal Audit team are written in a concise and professional manner and that recommendations are meaningful, appropriate, and impactful
- Act as the first point of escalation related to issues or concerns that arise during the conduct of audit engagements from either business partners or internal auditors
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Internal Auditors; assist in the performance of engagement fieldwork, as required
- Prepare or support the preparation of audit reports and/or performance reports as required
- Schedule and monitor progress of Delivery Follow-Up Audits
- Assist the VP, Internal Audit with the development and implementation of recommendations that result from the biannual self-assessment and periodic External Quality Assessment Review of Internal Audit under the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Conduct or coordinate special investigations as required.
- Provide advice on DUCA’s operating policies and procedures from a risk and control perspective.
- Liaise with second line of defense partners on internal controls, losses, fraud, or general risk management matters
- Research emerging issues in auditing and risk assessment and recommend changes to current processes that align with industry and best practice trends.

**Occupational Experience & Education Requirements**
- Minimum of 10 years’ of audit experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Auditor, preferably in a financial institution environment or big 4 Accounting firm
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other business-related field required
- Professional designation required (CPA, CACMA, CIA)
- People management experience

**Knowledge, Skills & Attributes**
- Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of internal audit, including offering sound advice, and recognizing opportunities to add value
- Ability to lead and build a team that is committed to offering high standards of service
- Ability to provide clear communications, advice, and guidance
- Innovation skills to promote new ideas and foster creative thinking in an environment that supports continuous improvement and efficiencies in processes and service offerings
- Business oriented, strategic, disciplined thinker
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to quickly prioritize and resolve critical issues as they arise
- Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact independently (with mínimal supervision) and competently with all levels of management and employees
- Knowledge of risks faced by a financial institution in the areas of business processes, operational, credit, and legislative compliance
- Outstanding skills in risk assessment and effective project management
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to maintain independence of thought and action, objectively confront controversial issues and situations, make incisive decisions under pressure and stand firm on difficult issues
- Familiarity with audit technology platforms including software related to audit documentation and computer assisted audit techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

**Working Conditions**
- May be required to work outside of normal working hours for specific projects
- Normal office/hybrid work environment

**Department**:Audit

**Primary Location**:Corporate Office

**Employment Status**:Full-time

**Hours per Week**:38

**Job Grade Level**: 8

**About DUCA**

DUCA exists to help people **do more, be more and achieve more** with their money and their lives. We’re driven by a co-operative philosophy that puts our Members (and Owners) at the centre of every decision we make, gives them a voice in how we’re run, and rewards them for their loyalty by sharing our profits.

At DUCA, we’re dedicated to creating a positive environment where our employees have growth and development opportunities,