Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Req ID: 25490
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 12 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 09/23/2024

The Internal Audit Division of the City of Mississauga is looking for an Internal Auditor to plan, lead and perform complex audit assurance and advisory engagements for the City in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, accepted professional standards and Corporate Policy and Departmental procedures. The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills, be an effective communicator (verbal and written), and have a high degree of specialized knowledge in governance, risk, and internal controls.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director, Internal Audit, the successful candidate will:

1. Foster collaboration and teamwork with audit staff, management, and other stakeholders in order to support the mission of the Internal Audit Division as an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the Corporation.
2. Perform assigned audits/reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, accepted professional standards, Corporate Policy and Departmental Procedures.
3. Develop audit programs to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including recommending audit objectives, identification and assessment of risks, defining audit scope, and evaluation criteria.
4. Conduct fieldwork and testing in accordance with the control evaluation criteria, ensuring quality and consistency with objectives and criteria established, and sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence.
5. Prepare working papers that are effectively organized and adequately support the audit observations and conclusions.
6. Draft an action plan and audit report on approach, observations, conclusions and recommendations for improvements.
7. Provide oral/written presentations to all levels of management and the Audit Committee on observations, conclusions and recommendations, in a manner that appropriately addresses the information needs of the intended recipients.
8. Collaborate with other stakeholders as they complete their audit recommendations. This includes providing advice and support, along with performing follow up, validation, and confirmation of the work performed.
9. Provide consulting services to management on issues related to risk assessment and control systems, including review of system developments, business processes and operations, and new or amended Corporate and Departmental Policies.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

1. A recognized University degree in a business-related discipline and/or a professional accounting/auditing designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA or CISA.
2. Minimum five (5) years practical experience in an internal audit environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of auditing principles, practice and standards.
4. Ability to work with all levels of the Corporation including staff, management, Leadership Team and Council.
5. Ability to work on team assignments, as well as independently, to plan and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.
7. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills are required.
8. Ability to utilize software like Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
9. Public sector auditing experience will be given preference.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $52.19/hr to $69.58/hr (based on salary grade G $ 94,982.00 - $ 126,643.00)
Hours of Work: 35/week
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CMO/Internal Audit
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, CMO/Internal Audit, Internal Audit
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.