Req ID: 26214
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 03/17/2025
Job Summary
The Internal Audit Division of the City of Mississauga is looking for a Senior 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.
Hybrid : in office 3 days a week
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Director, Internal Audit, the successful candidate will:
• Foster collaboration and teamwork with management and audit staff
• Support the mission of the Internal Audit Division as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity
• Perform assigned audits/reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, accepted professional standards and Corporate Policy and Departmental Procedures
• Independently conduct or lead an audit from start to finish including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up on outstanding recommendations
• Conduct research on the business areas, including applicable by-laws and legislation, divisional/unit-level procedures and processes, business systems, etc.
• Develop a risk-based audit program which includes defining the audit scope, timelines and budget, control evaluation criteria, and procedures and tests
• 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
• Provide consulting services to management on issues related to risk assessment and control systems as required, including review of system developments, business processes and operations, and new or amended corporate and departmental policies
• Participate in corporate risk assessment
• Provide input to current and future audit work plans
• Supervise and review work of Internal Auditors where assigned; and
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
• A recognized University degree and/or a professional accounting/auditing designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA or CISA is required
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in complex audit or business process analysis assignments including auditing or managing/reviewing system developments, preferably in an internal audit capacity
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• In-depth knowledge of auditing principles, practice and standards
• Strong project management, analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills are required
• Ability to work with all levels of the Corporation including staff, management, Leadership Team and Council
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments with minimal supervision is essential
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills are required
• Public sector auditing experience is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 111,337.00 - $ 148,451.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Internal Audit , Internal Audit
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
