Senior Information Technology Auditor

Job summary

The Senior Auditor performs preliminary assessments of internal control frameworks and conducts independent testing to meet audit objectives. They are responsible for documenting findings, reporting weaknesses to management, and supervising junior auditors during assignments.

Job details

Location: Montreal, QC Hybrid (5 days onsite the first 3 months, after that, 3 days on-site and 2 days remote) Employment Type: Full time Permanent Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted Job Description Summary of the position The Senior Auditor performs a preliminary assessment of the audited activity and its internal control framework. He/she performs independent testing and analysis on specific controls in order to meet the audit’s objectives. He/she also contributes to drafting the debriefing presentation and the final report sent to Management. Depending on the assignment, Senior Auditors may have to directly supervise one or several Auditors and may act as deputy to the Lead Auditor. Key Responsibilities The Senior Auditor may either work independently or supervise one or several auditors. To independently carry out audit planning and fieldwork, including: A preliminary assessment of the audited activity highlighting the related risks and controls Interviews, testing and analysis of the results of the controls planned in the audit program Assessing controls for compliance with regulations, regulatory guidance including but not limited to Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Booklets, NY Department of Financial Services (DFS) 500, DFS 504, Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) etc. Assessing processes and controls within core IT infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, business continuity planning and IT disaster recovery, business applications, data governance and management. Assessing control design, effectiveness and sustainability To document clearly and precisely in test sheets the controls performed and the conclusions reached To communicate succinctly and precisely in verbal and written communications To identify and report on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas, to analyse the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses, to formalise possible remediation and recommendations to address the findings and to conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control set-up and business practices To present audit conclusions to IGE management and to the management of the audited unit (debriefing presentation, final audit report, etc.) To keep his/her management informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to escalate any issue that may impact or delay the audit’s execution or to raise any other relevant information on the assigned audit and the risk and control environment To proactively conduct recommendations follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to closing any recommendations To ensure proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables. To demonstrate accountability and ownership for the work assigned Team management Training the Auditors on the audit techniques and expected deliverables Reviewing the work performed by the auditor to ensure that the test results and the findings are adequately documented and the recommendations are relevant Providing regular feedbacks to the Auditor and contributing to the definition of objectives and to the end of assignment assessment related to the team allocated during assignment Ensuring collaborative and productive relationships within the team and good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics Prepares or updates audit guides, scorecards or training materials related to specific activities based on existing knowledge, documentation, interviews, etc. Monitors the implementation of recommendations issued Builds and shares knowledge (e.g. through contributing to SynerGIA, delivering training or taking part in various Methods and Support workstreams or assignments) Participate in one or several knowledge communities within IGE Role specific requirements This role may require business travels in any relevant locations to conduct the assigned audits, for periods up to several consecutive weeks. PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT’s clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools do not replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.

What you’ll do

The Senior Auditor performs preliminary assessments of internal control frameworks and conducts independent testing to meet audit objectives. They are responsible for documenting findings, reporting weaknesses to management, and supervising junior auditors during assignments.

Requirements

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without visa sponsorship and be capable of business travel for several weeks. Proficiency in IT audit standards and the ability to assess core IT infrastructure and cybersecurity controls is required.

Listed skills

• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• IT Auditing
• Internal Control Framework
• Risk Assessment
• Cybersecurity Auditing
• IT Infrastructure Assessment
• Business Continuity Planning
• IT Disaster Recovery
• Data Governance
• Compliance Testing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Audit Planning
• Team Supervision
• Technical Writing
• Stakeholder Communication
• Remediation Planning
• Fieldwork Execution

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety