Audit & Compliance Consultant

**LOCATION**:14 Carlton Street

**WORK ILLUSTRATION**:
The Toronto Hydro Internal Audit and Compliance team is looking to hire an Internal Audit & Compliance Consultant (with an IT focus) to join the team. The Audit & Compliance Consultant is an ideal role for a seasoned and experienced IT Internal Audit Professional who is looking to be part of a well-respected team that is dedicated to making a difference by mitigating risk, driving efficiency and adding value to the organization. The Audit & Compliance Consultant, reporting to the Director of Internal Audit & Compliance, is responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of IT audit projects (e.g. SAP Security, NIST Compliance, Cyber Security, etc.), independent testing of Information Technology General Controls and support on ongoing special assignments.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

**_Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code._**.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Planning, execution and reporting of IT and operational internal audit projects, independent testing of Information Technology General Controls and support on special assignments.
- Developing and updating audit and compliance work programs (narratives, risk and control matrices, testing programs) to identify and test key IT and operational internal controls.
- Reviews, assesses compliance and recommends amendments or changes to existing corporate and business continuity plans, compliance programs and/or policies.
- Providing oversight and governance to ensure divisional plans are in place, communicated and understood by internal and external stakeholders, tested, measured and monitored.
- Building strong and collaborative relationships within the team and the business.
- Delivering or supporting in the delivery of audit and compliance results to the business and Senior Management.
- Coordinate external audit requests between external auditors and business partners.
- Managing the business units’ progress to close audit, risk and compliance gaps and ensures new processes and procedures are functioning as designed and are properly embedded in the organization.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor’s/ Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, or related field from an accredited program.
- Seven (7) years of experience planning and executing IT audits.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent along with: Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and / or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
- Specialized knowledge of SAP, NIST, ITGC and Cyber Security Audits.
- Strong knowledge of Information Systems auditing practices and techniques.
- Specialized knowledge of business and management practices, risk assessment and control frameworks as they relate to IT, such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
- Knowledge of the Standards for the professional practice of Information Systems Auditing and the knowledge of Codes of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
- Extensive knowledge and skills pertaining to IT security, databases, operating systems, programming and electronic commerce.
- Knowledge of security controls for networks, mail protocols, firewalls, routers and gateways.
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Audit working paper software (Auditboard), Tableau and related Information Technology.
- Experience and confidence to start and complete work independently.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and non-routine situations.
- Strong work ethic and positive disposition.
- Collaborative team player and natural relationship builder.
- Superior verbal and written (e.g. audit report writing) communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence change with people at all levels of the organization.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Strong strategic business focus and commitment to partnering with business units.

Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs. Empl