Audit Project Manager (Secondment/Contract)

Job summary

Lead assurance and advisory audits through the full audit cycle, including defining scope and objectives, assessing risks and controls, preparing audit plans, and evaluating internal processes. Review audit evidence and findings, communicate project progress and results to management, and guide and develop a team of auditors.

Job details

Location Address: 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto Number of Openings: 1 Pay: $74,671.00 - $130,424 Job Posting Description: Audit Project Manager This position is onsite #LI-Onsite This will be a contract position for a period of 12 months. Are you an experienced internal audit professional ready for your next challenge? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead teams throughout the audit cycle to execute risk-based audits across our customer-focused organization, managing both assurance and advisory projects. Our audits are performed in full conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards. We use TeamMate+ and leverage technology whenever we can. Our audit shop is customer-focused, independent from management, and we strive to provide advice our customers can build on. About the Role * Establish the scope and objectives of audits, perform risk and controls assessment, drafting the planning memorandum and audit program and evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal processes * Review audit working papers to ensure audit findings and conclusions are substantiated by sufficient and reliable evidence. * Keep the Internal Audit management team informed of the status and progress of assigned audit projects, including critical areas of risk. * Maintain a relationship with the client throughout the audit, including communicating and validating audit results with management. * Draft audit findings for discussion with the clients. * Provide guidance and direction to a team of Auditors, including coaching and development. About You * An accounting or audit designation e.g., Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (preferred) and a Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related area. * 5+ years of internal auditing experience, including experience in an audit function and providing supervision to a team of Auditors through all phases of audits. * Solid understanding of the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), principles and practices in risk management, and internal / external auditing. * Excellent knowledge of auditing methodology, practices, and techniques, including data analytics. * Strong project management and leadership skills. * Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, and 365. * Proficient in process mapping using Microsoft Visio. * Experience in using audit management and documentation software and tools. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including: * Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program * a Defined Benefit Pension * Discounts on products and services via Workperks. There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO… Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your personal information is being collected under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing your job application. When you select “Easy Apply”, your personal information will be collected through LinkedIn and shared with the LCBO in accordance with the LinkedIn User Agreement. 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What you’ll do

Lead assurance and advisory audits through the full audit cycle, including defining scope and objectives, assessing risks and controls, preparing audit plans, and evaluating internal processes. Review audit evidence and findings, communicate project progress and results to management, and guide and develop a team of auditors.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of internal auditing experience, including supervising auditors through all audit phases, and a degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. An accounting or audit designation is preferred, along with knowledge of IIA standards, risk management, audit methodology, data analytics, project leadership, Microsoft Office, Visio, and audit management tools.

Benefits

• Employee and Family Assistance Program • Defined Benefit Pension • Product and Service Discounts

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Process Mapping · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Internal Auditing
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls Assessment
• Audit Planning
• Audit Project Management
• Audit Methodology
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Coaching and Development
• Audit Working Paper Review
• Process Mapping
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Visio
• TeamMate+
• Planning
• Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Audit Management
• Audit Working Papers
• Business Administration
• Management
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Consumer Privacy
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Coaching
• Institute Of Internal Auditors (IIA)

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• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
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