Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist (CPA, CIA, CFSA, CISA, Public Sector Exp.) Full Time

Job title: Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist (CPA, CIA, CFSA, CISA, Public Sector Exp.)

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Job description: One of government our clients is looking for a Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist (CPA, CIA, CFSA, CISA, Public Sector Exp.)
Length: Contract term is 3 months with a possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)“The start date of this job is flexible and in order to find the best candidate the job may remain open much longer than the date mentioned on this posting… or you may be asked to start sooner than the expected start date if you are able to do so !”Please read the job description below. If this interests you, please send a MS-Word version copy of your resume (ASAP) along with a telephone contact number: E-mail to padhikari@teamrecruiter.comPlease mention the job title above in the subject line
The recruiter in charge of this role is PrakashAfter you have submitted your resume via e-mail please complete the application for this specific job by clicking “Submit Your Resume for this Job” at the bottom of this page to match your resume to the job.If you are interested in further opportunities, why not also do a general registration in our database. By visiting our website and clicking on “Database Registration”If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this email to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire.Requirements:
Key Responsibilities will include:
Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy that determines the adequacy of risk management, controls, and governance processes, including maintaining current information on the various sources of assurance across the organization (e.g., reviews, audits, evaluations and assessments performed by the business areas or elsewhere in the organization), to consider and report on the extent to which reliance thereon can be placed by executive management and the Board
Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop a flexible, risk-based audit plan that considers the entire span of internal audit techniques and balances the use of in-house skills and co-sourced partners; prepares the audit plan for submission to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee for review and approval
Plans and manages execution of individual audits, including financial, operational, internal control, value for money and compliance audits; coordinates various audit projects to meet established deadlines; coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams
Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board (e.g. results of audit projects, lessons learned and their applicability across the organization, Internal Audit operations, etc.); assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop reports for Management Committees
Builds and maintains strong relationships throughout the organization to advise management on risk management, internal control, and governance matters
Develops and maintains a positive and productive working relationship with staff and management throughout the organization, with a ‘no surprises’ approach to audit work and findings
Initiates and participates in internal management forums to share ‘lessons learned’ and best practices identified through audit efforts, and seek opportunities to provide advice and technical expertise across the organization, while avoiding assuming roles that conflict with IA’s functional independence
Works in partnership with all Business Units to review and assess current processes and recommend pragmatic and sustainable solutions/enhancements and engage fellow employees to actively identify and manage business risks and controls
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the standards and guidance included in the Global International Audit Standards (GIAS) developed by the IIA and with evolving knowledge in the field of Internal Auditing; maintains compliance with IIA standards and its Code of Ethics
Maintains the Internal Audit Charter and related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials
Facilitates the ongoing evolution of internal audit to remain “in-tune” with professional standards and developments and be up to date with company’s objectives, strategies, lines of businesses, operational processes (e.g. ERM framework), and ‘compliance’ activities
Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the appropriate resources and guidance for the demands of the function
Creates an environment of openness and trust to empower staff and encourage innovation while following professional standards in our role as an independent oversight group
Develops, mentors, coaches, and guides a matrixed internal team of highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals working with co-sourced partners
Monitors work assignments for adherence to professional and divisional quality standards
Holds others accountable and coaches individuals for improvement with positive and constructive performance feedback to increase the likelihood of success; encourages individuals to monitor their own efforts; facilitates effective brainstorming; monitors the achievement of performance objectives and develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps
Attracts and retains top talent and provides opportunities for growth; encourages people to express their views, suggestions and actions
Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations to develop audit talent that may be exported around the organization into other operational, control and compliance positions, based on business needs/requirementsQualifications:
Qualifications
Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits, including experience directly managing audit staff, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s))
Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
Continuing Education in auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required
Relevant designations are expected with priority given to auditing designations such as, Auditing/Accounting: Certified General Accountant (CGA), Chartered Professional Accountant – Certified Professional / Management Accountant (CPA, CMA), Chartered Professional Accountant Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA), with preference given to CPA, CA due to the professional auditing skills obtained during the course obtaining a CPA, CA designation
Examples of relevant designations:
Engineering and Project Management: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
Fraud: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)
Technology: Control Objectives for IT (CobiT); Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
IIA designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
ISACA designations: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time – During Client Interview you will receive additional information – variance may apply !When you have some time please register in our database (5 minutes process) to be considered for future openings; the link is available on our website at http://www.teamrecruiter.com in the Candidate section. Please follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamrecruiter.com/, or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TeamRecruiter.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted through telephone/email. You are encouraged to register with us in our database to be considered for future positions available.Have a great day.At Teamrecruiter.com we offer some of the most highly qualified professionals in the workforce. We dedicate an industry trained recruitment specialist to the following areas: IT, Finance, Admin, Sales, Executive Search and Contractors. If you would like to learn more about our full-service recruiting firm please visit our website at www.teamrecruiter.com.CAMSC and ACSESS certified“…All Offers are conditional on Client Post-Offer Conditions being met and removed by end client prior to written offer signing”“Please note that emails from our Recruitment Firm may inadvertently be sent to your Spam Folder. When contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please keep an eye on your Spam/Junk Folder to avoid missing important communication.”THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE TEAM RECRUITER / SE.Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:02:13 GMT

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