Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Senior Internal Audito

rOur client in the public / broader public sector is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor for an interim assignment

. This role will support internal audit, assurance, risk management, and advisory work within a complex public sector environment. The successful candidate will help plan, conduct, coordinate, and support audit projects, including compliance audits, financial management audits, value-for-money audits, special reviews, and risk-based assurance engagement s.The Senior Internal Auditor will work with senior stakeholders to assess risks, evaluate control processes, review documentation, analyze financial and operational information, and provide practical recommendations to improve accountability, compliance, business processes, and risk management practice

s. The role also involves preparing audit findings, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for management, while supporting audit planning, stakeholder interviews, documentation review, research, and follow-up on corrective actio

ns.

Key Responsibili

tiesPlan, conduct, and support complex internal audit, assurance, compliance, and risk-based review proje cts.Assess business processes, control frameworks, financial information, and accountability practi ces.Apply audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and professional standards to identify issues and areas for improvem ent.Conduct research, interviews, documentation reviews, and analysis to support audit findi ngs.Prepare clear audit reports, briefing materials, recommendations, and presentations for senior stakehold ers.Provide advice on risk management, internal controls, governance, quality assurance, and compliance matt ers.Support multiple concurrent audit assignments while managing deadlines and changing priorit

ies.

Qualifica

tionsSenior experience in internal audit, assurance, risk management, compliance, or audit advisory work.Experience leading or supporting complex audit projects, preferably in a public sector, broader public sector, government-funded, or highly regulated environ ment.Strong knowledge of auditing standards, audit methodologies, risk management practices, and internal control framew orks.Experience with financial management audits, compliance audits, value-for-money audits, special reviews, or operational au dits.Knowledge of government financial/accounting principles, GAAP, PSAB, policies, accountability frameworks, or controllership practices is an a sset.Experience using audit tools or data analysis applications such as IDEA, ACL, Excel, or similar systems is an a sset.Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management sk ills.Relevant post-secondary education is required; audit, accounting, risk, or finance-related certifications are considered as

sets. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be cont

acted. If you require an accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500

x.236.