Internal Auditor

Job Summary

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:
• 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.
• Perform assigned audits/reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, accepted professional standards, Corporate Policy and Departmental Procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare working papers that are effectively organized and adequately support the audit observations and conclusions.
• Draft an action plan and audit report on approach, observations, conclusions and recommendations for improvements.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, and
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum three (3) years practical experience with progressive assignments, preferably in an internal audit environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of auditing principles, practice and standards.
• Ability to work with all levels of the Corporation including staff, management, Leadership Team and Council.
• Ability to work on team assignments, as well as independently, to plan and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills are required.
• Ability to utilize software like Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Public sector auditing experience is desirable.