GEOTAB

Internal Audit, Risk Specialist

GEOTAB

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$83,100 - CA$102,700 per year

About the role

  • This position is responsible for executing risk-based audit engagements across the entire audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork to testing.
  • The Specialist is also responsible for compiling and presenting draft audit results to leadership and tracking Management Action Plans (MAPs) to ensure resolution.
  • Additionally, this position serves as a key internal contact and provides guidance to junior audit staff.
  • Contribute to the lifecycle of an audit, from planning and risk assessment to executing test procedures and reporting for various financial, operational and compliance type engagements.
  • Execute specific audit procedures, including sampling and testing, as outlined in the audit program.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior team members on audit documentation and testing requirements.
  • Review the work of junior audit staff to ensure quality and compliance with departmental standards.
  • Liaise with internal teams on audits, risk management assessments, compliance attestations, and other related projects.
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis and identify key risks to support internal audit risk assessments.
  • Assist in the development of risk-based audit programs that align with corporate objectives.
  • Compile, synthesize, and present draft audit results to senior members of the Internal Audit team support engagement observations and recommendations for management.
  • Serve as a key contact and build strong working relationships with internal teams on audits, risk assessments, and other related projects.
  • Document and map business processes to identify key risks and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
  • Utilize Google Suite and other internal audit software to conduct and document engagements.
  • Track and monitor Management Action Plans (MAPs), assess their adequacy, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Maintain departmental resources, including the internal audit manual, training materials, and the team's intranet site.
  • Perform other compliance-related tasks and adhoc projects as required.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in Internal or External Audit.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in a related field may be substituted.
  • Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus, or active pursuit of these certifications.
  • Knowledge and application of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and practices.
  • Knowledge and application of artificial intelligence tools (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM) to enhance internal audit processes.
  • Understanding the entire audit process (planning, risk assessment, execution, reporting) across financial, operational, and compliance domains, including specific procedures like sampling and testing, adherence to departmental standards, and knowledge of internal controls (e.g., identifying key risks, documenting and mapping business processes).
  • The ability to execute specific audit procedures; conduct detailed financial analysis; evaluate the adequacy of internal controls; and identify key risks to inform assessments. This includes proficiency in using Google Suite and internal audit software for documentation and execution.
  • Skills in guiding and training junior team members; reviewing work for quality and compliance; and ensuring adherence to audit documentation and testing requirements. This KSA highlights the supervisory and quality assurance aspects of the role.
  • The ability to liaise with internal teams, serve as a key contact, and build strong working relationships. This also encompasses the skill to compile, synthesize, and present draft audit results and recommendations clearly to senior team members.
  • Expertise in conducting risk assessments, assisting in the development of risk-based audit programs, and actively tracking and monitoring Management Action Plans (MAPs), assessing their adequacy, and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Approximately 10% travel (between local offices, quarterly HQ visits, attending industry training, etc.) Must have a valid passport.
Benefits
  • Flex working arrangements
  • Home office reimbursement program
  • Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
  • Online learning and networking opportunities
  • Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
  • Competitive medical and dental benefits
  • Retirement savings program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentaudit proceduresfinancial analysisinternal controlssamplingtestingaudit documentationrisk-based audit programsManagement Action Plans (MAPs)compliance auditing
Soft Skills
guiding junior team membersquality assurancecommunicationrelationship buildingpresentation skillstrainingsupervisory skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationcontinuous learning
Certifications
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)