Internal Auditor
University of Alberta
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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About the role
- Internal auditors must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently on complex assignments.
- They use their extensive audit experience, professional qualifications and educational knowledge and skills on value-for-money audits, special investigations, financial and operating audits, and provide audit-related advice.
- This includes leading independent reviews of, and providing advice on all University operations, business and management activities.
- In doing so, auditors assist the University in accomplishing its strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives.
- Internal auditors must demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, as well as sensitivity to the confidential nature of the matters examined.
- As part of a small group, internal auditors also have a responsibility to assist in the continuous improvement of the audit methodology and practices of the department.
- In fulfilling their responsibilities, internal auditors provide leadership as strategic collaborators with University management in their efforts to enable positive change.
- They are experts in independent and objective assessment of risk, control and governance and add value by bridging these audit requirements with an understanding of organizational culture and innovation.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a complex internal audit environment or six years’ experience and an applicable postgraduate degree.
- A member of the Institution of Internal Auditors.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, and database management.
- Knowledge of the latest trends in audit techniques and directions.
- An understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management
- Experience with Data analytics
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
- Fraud investigative experience is preferred.
- Expertise in an area of audit desired, e.g. Fraud Investigations (CFE)
- An understanding of post-secondary governance structures and service delivery models.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
internal auditaudit techniquesrisk managementdata analyticsdata visualizationfraud investigationinternal control frameworksvalue-for-money auditsfinancial auditsoperating audits
Soft Skills
initiativeindependenceflexibilityprofessionalismsensitivityleadershipcollaborationorganizational cultureinnovationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
CFEmember of the Institution of Internal Auditors