• Dentify the organization??s strategic, operational, financial and compliance risk areas and provide internal audit services to counsel senior management to effectively manage those risks.
  
• Conduct an annual internal audit program sufficient in scope to meet the requirements of the Audit Committee, external audit partners and management.
  
• Partner strategically with the different owners of the business functions to manage risk and drive process improvements.
  
• Oversee the company??s compliance procedures and establish an optimal balance between external requirements and value-add activities.
  
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies in business operations including but not limited to, financial services delivery, physical inventory, accounting, loss prevention, audit, technology, etc.
  
• Actively contribute as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, working directly with the CFO and his/her direct reports, to ensure internal controls and risk considerations are embedded into strategies, priorities and key initiatives.
  
• In conjunction with the CFO, manage the independent auditor relationship (optimize for efficiency, reliance on IA work and cost control) and continuous improvement to internal controls.
  
• Ensure an effective linkage with Enterprise Risk Management and the risk assessment of internal control environment and identify the most significant business processes/risks to develop a risk based audit plan.
  
• Present information to the Audit Committee and executive management to enable them to discharge their responsibilities and to be knowledgeable about the state of the organization??s system of internal control and audit processes.
  
• Position Internal Audit to be a thought leader and business partner; provide services to help senior and operations management achieve the companyâ??s business objectives; continuous improvements are expected.
  
• Provide Executive Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with advice, counsel and recommendations based on audit activity.
  

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years of successful and progressive experience in Audit, including public accounting and corporate audit, with significant and recent experience leading an internal audit function and managing large teams.
  
• Experience in financial services is required; experience in consumer lending is preferred
  
• Bachelorâ??s Degree in Accounting or Finance required with a Master??s Degree preferred.
  
• Strong preference for public accounting firm experience and CPA certification, additional internal audit certifications are desirableâ?? CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.
  
• Must be familiar with Internal Audit standards and necessary processes to ensure compliance.
  
• Must be a strategic, innovative thinker with strong leadership capabilities and have a progressive track record in audit, compliance and loss prevention.
  
• Must have the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
  
• Proven experience with successfully directing and implementing change initiatives despite potential resource constraints, competing priorities, or other challenges.
  
• Must be thoroughly familiar with internal auditing and accounting principles, risk and control principles
  
• Must have the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics.
  
• Leadership Competencies
  
• Strong business, financial and accounting acumen
  
• Budget preparation and monitoring
  
• Planning and organizing
  
• Management and leadership
  
• Communication
  
• Be a team player that motivates and mentors other team members
  
• Set and manage priorities
  
• Comprehend complex, technical subjects
  
• Translate technical language to lay audiences
  
• Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
  
• is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, is committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada.
• Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
  

Additional Information

• All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.
  
• We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.