Internal Auditor

2 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Ocean Capital Holdings Full time

Ocean Capital Holdings Limited is a privately held company with its head office located in Saint John, NB with interests in a number of businesses, including broadcasting, construction, energy, and real-estate. Our purpose is to grow winning businesses with great people, which contribute to better communities.  We unlock the potential of our businesses through imagination and a passion for winning, and we celebrate the uniqueness in each person.  Our focus is on excellence and accomplishment. The Company and its businesses have always been responsible corporate citizens, mindful of the communities where we operate.

Ocean Capital has an opportunity for an Internal Auditor role in Saint John, NB, with the option of considering Halifax, NS, as the primary work location. Reporting to the Director–Business Valuations, this role will play a critical part in evaluating internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory adherence, particularly in areas such as lending practices, investment activities, and financial disclosures. This role will help safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and support sound financial governance, while also focusing on improving operational processes and strengthening controls to enhance efficiency and organizational resilience.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Conduct regular audits of internal controls to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

  • Evaluate risk management frameworks and recommend improvements to strengthen organizational resilience, improve controls, and streamline workflows.

  • Perform detailed transaction testing to identify potential areas of fraud, duplicate payments, sales tax issues, or unapplied credits, and propose corrective actions.

  • Monitor adherence to Canadian financial regulations and industry audit standards.

  • Develop and implement a formal reporting framework and establish audit frequency to support the stand‑up of a full Internal Audit department.

  • Prepare clear, detailed audit reports and present findings to Senior Management.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement audit recommendations, track remediation progress, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Audit compliance logs, including on-site reviews of companies within the Ocean Capital Group.

  • Conduct annual reviews of variable pay programs across all Companies.

  • Deliver training or awareness sessions to internal teams on compliance and risk management practices, including the requirement to validate vendor information prior to payment and the review of employee expenses.

  • Prepare monthly reporting and analysis of fuel expenses, Moneris fees and mobility fees all using ACL, including providing monthly reports to OCI Security.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal finance teams and external consultants.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

  • Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in accounting or finance.
  • Completion of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is required.
  • CPA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) considered strong assets.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian financial regulations and audit standards.
  • Proficiency in audit tools such as ACL, IDEA, and ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with strategic and critical thinking ability.
  • Strong organization and documentation skills for managing testing evidence and reports.

  • Proven experience in developing reporting requirements, annual workplans, and audit frequency aligned with corporate initiatives and strategy.

  • Ability to create annual audit workplans and reporting frameworks that integrate with overall corporate strategy.
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex findings to senior leadership in a clear and professional manner, possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • High degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail. 

  • Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with managers, senior leaders, and external partners.

  • Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, thriving in a dynamic team environment.

If you are interested in the position, please apply here with a resume and cover letter.

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