Audit Manager, Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit

Reporting to: Chief Internal Auditor

**_
About Us_**

Let us introduce ourselves. With 300+ employees across Canada,_ ivari_ is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.

ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At _ivari_, everyone is welcome It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

**Here’s the job opportunity**

You will be responsible to plan and execute audit engagements under the supervision of the Chief Internal Auditor. This may involve conducting risk assessments, developing audit workpapers, establishing criteria for evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, setting the testing approach and executing, as well as documenting tests in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards, ivari’s audit methodology, and regulatory expectations. The individual may also be involved in assisting with the drafting of various reports.

**You will**
- Lead and participate in audit engagements, regulatory reviews, and special projects
- Conduct risk assessments, determine audit scope, audit approach, assessment criteria, and test steps
- Manage document requests and document process flows based on staff walkthroughs
- Assess controls against established criteria to opine on design and operating effectiveness
- Document completed audit work with appropriate levels of detail and conclusions
- Supervise outsourced audit services to ensure comprehensive scope coverage and high-quality standards
- Prepare reports on audit results and making recommendations for improving the control environment
- Work closely with auditees to monitor the status of management’s corrective actions
- Document audit action closure
- Assist in regulatory audits or inquiries, where required
- Participate in quality assurance reviews

**What we are looking for**
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4 to 6 years of professional experience within Internal Audit or a similar control-function at a large, global financial service institution or within a large public accounting firm
- Relevant professional certification such as a CPA/ACCA/CFA, or nearing completion
- Internal Audit certification (e.g. CIA, CISA) preferred
- Experience in the insurance industry preferred
- Solid understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Tactful, able to interface with all levels of management
- Strong team building, leadership and project management skills

**What's in it for you**

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1 But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get
- A fantastic vacation plan and time off
- A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
- Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
- Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy

**Who you are**

Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of
- Bringing clarity and focus to your work
- Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
- Remaining flexible
- Collaborating with others

Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.