Associate Manager, Internal Audit

**Job Description**:
We are looking for an **Associate Manager, Internal Audit **to join our highly performing team.

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg._**

**What you will do**

Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit, the Associate Manager will support the achievement of Internal Audit’s vision _to provide bold insights for a company that delivers on its promises to customers, by_:

- Under the direction of an engagement supervisor, lead and oversee auditors in performing audit planning, test program development, execution and reporting, including:

- Identifying risk and assessing control adequacy
- Recommending appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits and quality
- Managing budgets for assigned audits and communicating status
- Developing high-quality reports and presentations suitable for a range of stakeholders
- Performing data analytics by defining problem statements, identifying relevant datasets, and leveraging data analytics tools available to derive insights
- Demonstrating strong working knowledge of and compliance with internal audit methodology
- Delivering on-the-job coaching and feedback to develop auditors
- Leading and/or reviewing testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external audits
- Contributing to annual risk-based audit planning through research and risk assessment
- Supporting the Findings Follow-up and Closure process by reviewing remediation and liaising with business stakeholders
- Leading and/or participating in professional practice and improvement initiatives
- Cultivating business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas
- Creating and maintaining a positive work environment
- Seeking learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations.

**What you will bring**
- Strong working knowledge of governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodologies
- Strong project management skills demonstrated by ability to complete multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal audit reports
- Self-motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges
- Experience with Excel and data analytics tools

**Required Qualifications and Competencies**
- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field
- 5+ years audit experience
- A recognized accounting or audit designation (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA)

**Other Desired Qualifications and Competencies**
- Experience working in an agile environment and strong knowledge of agile methodologies
- Experience working in Financial Institutions
- Knowledge of the Three Lines of Defense model
- Relevant industry certifications from another domain
- Risk Management (e.g. CRMA)
- Project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
- IT Audit or Security (e.g. CISA, CISSP)
- Agile (e.g. CSM, PMI-ACP)

**We are Canada Life**

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**

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