Director, Internal Audit

Director, Internal Audit

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.

Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Summary:
Groupe Dynamite is looking for a passionate and results-oriented Director, Internal Audit to join our team. The Director, Internal Audit will provide leadership and guidance to deliver independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations. This individual will provide their technical expertise in critically reviewing auditing activities and internal controls with the intention of process improvement and formulating recommendations that address risk, compliance, operational, and strategic concerns. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is a key contributor to robust corporate governance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Audit Planning and Delivery:

- Support development and subsequent maintenance and review of the Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Universe, and Risk Based Internal Audit Plans ensuring alignment with strategic objectives;
- Coordinate and/or complete audits according to the Internal Audit Plan and in collaboration with internal stakeholders;
- Provide regular reporting to management on assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks in the areas set forth under the Internal Audit Charter and Risk Based Internal Audit Plans;
- Analyze industry best practices to identify opportunities for improvement and formulate recommendations in relation to establishing compliance with audit practices;
- Follow up on internal audit recommendations to ensure significant issues are being addressed by management within an appropriate time frame;
- Plan audit projects based on a risk assessment;
- Identify, prioritize, and evaluate the major risks;
- Prepare audit reports that adequately communicate the findings of the audit.
- Internal Control and Audit Practices:

- Evaluate the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve control objectives encompassing:

- Reliability of financial and management information and reporting;
- Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and contracts;
- Effectiveness and efficiency of operations;
- Identifying internal control weaknesses that would expose GDI to risk in relation to the inherent risk of the business;
- Knowledge of the risk profile of GDI and assist in the monitoring of such profile, the level of residual risk, and risk tolerance;
- Assess risk tolerance levels for internal areas and ensure adequate controls are in place to reduce risk;
- Investigate audit observations to identify root cause of control deficiencies;
- Appraise financial controls, reporting systems, and compliance processes;
- Perform testing on the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures.
- Process Management:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deploy consistent procedures, soliciting and considering feedback and suggestions for updates and changes;
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure adequacy of policy and procedures surrounding audit processes and communicate as needed;
- Perform follow-up reviews to validate the achievement of process improvement results.
- Leadership and Collaboration:

- Perform special assignments of a consulting nature at the request of management that are within the competence of the skill set of the resources of Internal Audit;
- Remain current with, and contribute to, strategic priorities, governance and risk management processes, business operations, and risk environment, as well as changing regulations and emerging risks;
- Maintain knowledge of and communicate relevant governance, risk management and/or internal control frameworks, as well as leading industry or professional practices and trends;
- Communicate with and engage stakeholders in a diplomatic manner, in discussions of audit observations, risks, and recommendations;
- Ensure open communication with internal teams, employees, and GDI partners in the areas of risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, and internal policies/procedures.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree in business, finance, or a related discipline, an asset;
- CPA and CIA designations are an asset;
- 7 years of related experience, ideally in internal audit;
- Public company experience, a strong asset;
- Knowledge of SOX, an asset;
- Expert understanding of audit processes and practices;
- Equivalent combination of the above may be appropriate.

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with per