Internal Audit Associate

**Marketing Statement**:
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for providing support to the development and execution of audit projects in all areas of business operations, including assisting in identifying and assessing financial, compliance, strategic and operational risks, and assists with maintaining on-going compliance requirements and report writing.

The Associate conducts basic evaluations to assess for compliance, conducts analyses, research and compiles information for reports. The role brings significant issues to the attention of senior staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assists with all aspects of the execution of the audit project from start to completion by organizing and compiling project information to assist in the preparation of basic audit reports.

Carries out basic internal audit assessments by reviewing contracts, assessing and ensuring contract compliance.

Works with senior staff to review the adequacy of internal controls to manage risks and protect corporate assets from loss.

Coordinates and provides support in the analyses of assessments to protect corporate assets from loss and evaluates business processes. Alerts senior level staff of significant issues.

Conducting basic follow-on audit recommendation assessments as assigned by senior Internal Audit staff; conducts research and analyses and compiles information for audit reports.

Supports the internal control processes by creating and maintaining information for the preparation of audit reports and recommendations for improvements to systems, processes, policies, and internal controls; collects management responses and action plans; assisting in post-audit follow-up to support the evaluation of implementation progress, and effectiveness of recommendations.

Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to gather data and reviews audit findings.

Provides general administrative support such as collecting data on functions within each audit unit and collaborating with senior staff to assess inherent risk and control risk within each of the audit units.

Researches best practices and conducts literature reviews, synthesizing research results and assisting in the development of reports and presentations.

Assisting with special projects and investigations as required, including preparing report findings and identifying internal control implications.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline as well as registration in a professional designation program such as CPA or CIA. Any related experience within a large complex organization would be an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Entry-level knowledge of financial accounting auditing, reporting, and risk management procedures, practices and techniques

Basic knowledge of project management

Strong relationship management skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Solid time management and organizational skills to ensure critical deadlines are met

Proficiency on all MS Office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and some exposure to financial systems.

**Other Information**:
The position is open for 3rd or 4th year business degree students including those in a co-op program.

A cover letter is required for full consideration.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

**Work Schedule**:
37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time, temporary position for 8 months, with an expected start date in late April or early May 2025.

**Work Designation**:
Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

**Rate of Pay**:
Salary $64,000 - 96,000 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with edu