
Risk & Controls Auditor
DLL
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Burlington • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$75,898 - CA$113,847 per year
About the role
- Conduct walkthroughs with the first line of defence to identify and document new controls and provide knowledgeable recommendations to improve existing controls
- Perform independent audits of local financial, compliance, operational and risk controls and apply professional judgment when evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Gather required documentation and clearly articulate testing procedures, results and conclusions in audit-ready workpapers
- Discuss test results with control owners and provide practical recommendations to remediate identified gaps
- Manage findings related to assigned controls. This includes ensuring finding owners document action plans with clear deadlines, obtaining progress updates, and verifying that finding closures are acceptable.
- Train and assist the first line of defence to ensure that reports used during control execution are complete and accurate, and that there is proper segregation of duties
- Support internal and external audits by responding to documentation requests and participating in discussions
- Train local membership to strengthen knowledge and awareness of changes to corporate policies and methodologies relating to risks and controls
- Assist the Director with ad hoc items, including effective challenge of risk assessments and representing the team in internal or external forums
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or other related fields
- CPA, CIA or other related designations
- 3–5 years of experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, or similar role
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and assess risk implications
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain risk and control concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships across the organization
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word and PowerPoint
- Previous experience in equipment leasing and vendor finance or banking an asset
- Experience using Archer, or similar Risk Management Tool
- Ability to work independently in a remote/virtual team environment
Benefits
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
- Bonus plan
- Remote working from home opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs, Tuition reimbursement program.
- Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision and Paramedical benefit programs
- Employer paid defined contribution pension plan
- Industry leading Vacation package
- Subsidized Gym membership programs
- Employee Referral program
- Open concept modern working environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
external auditinternal auditrisk assessmentcontrol designoperating effectivenessanalytical skillsdocumentationtesting proceduresaction planssegregation of duties
Soft Skills
attention to detailquality focuscommunication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingplanningprioritizationexecutionindependencetraining
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCPACIA