SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

• Job ID: 57833
• Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections
• Division & Section: Internal Audit
• Work Location: CITY HALL, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, M5H 2N1
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: $113,683-$155,216, PSG #TM1315 and Wage grade 7.5
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 01-Oct-2025 to 31-Oct-2025
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Audit Execution & Management

• Undertakes and manages financial, IT systems, operational, fraud and compliance type audits, by establishing audit objectives, scope and procedures, and organizing the work to be completed, as required.
• Prepares internal audit reports, including the development of recommendations, and presents audit results and conclusions to senior management, as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate project management techniques are utilized to ensure all audit objectives are met and the audit work is performed cost effectively and within the time budget allocated.

Advisory & Organizational Change

• Participates and provides internal audit advice on complex organizational and management change initiatives, to help create a work environment and structure that facilitates and promotes a high level of organizational performance and accountability.
• Provides internal audit expertise and assurance to senior divisional management in the design, development and implementation of new/enhanced programs, information technology systems, processes and initiatives, by ensuring applicable risks are identified and properly addressed.

IT Audit & Systems Development

• Supports the enhancement of information technology systems development by ensuring ITGC and application controls are considered during project development.
• Mentors and coaches other Senior Internal Auditors and CPA students on IT audit and use of analysis technology.

Risk Management & Control Framework

• Participates in the establishment of the City's Enterprise Risk Management program, and facilitates Risk Assessments strategically or operationally.
• Enhances the City's control framework and ability to meet its risk management requirements in key business processes, by providing appropriate training, education and information to divisional staff on risk and control issues as well as effective management principles/practices.

Data Analytics

• Performs data analytics on large data sets by developing test plans and outlining conclusions.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitors and expedites the progress as well as action taken by management on audit recommendations, including those resulting from audits performed by the Auditor General's Office, and prepares regular status reports for senior management's attention, as appropriate.

Investigations & Special Projects

• Completes special projects and investigations, including the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities.

Confidentiality & Information Handling

• Has access to and deals with highly confidential and sensitive information regarding City operations, assets and resources as well as proposed or new management initiatives, strategies or programs.

Operational Knowledge & Risk Identification

• Develops and maintains a good knowledge of divisional operations to assist the Division in identifying and addressing potential risk areas and issues.

Relationship Management

• Develops and maintains professional relationships with senior divisional staff as well as with staff of the Auditor General's Office.
• Maintains professional relationships with other audit organizations and professional associations to keep current on developments in the audit field.

Strategic Planning & Support

• Provides input with respect to activities and priorities that will assist the Division in establishing and maintaining an effective internal audit work plan.
• Provides support to Internal Audit Management in preparation for meetings with the Enterprise Risk Assurance Committee.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned, which are unplanned or of a transient nature, and which are consistent with the foregoing job responsibilities.

Key Qualifications:

1. A professional designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CIA), or a sufficient and appropriate combination of skills and expertise in the internal audit field, combined with experience in the completion and management of a broad scope of audits and special projects.
2. Considerable experience in performing (one or more of the following): varying and complex financial, operational and compliance audits, information technology systems Audits and/or forensic investigations.
3. Proven ability to organize and manage projects, processes and work teams.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of audit principles, practices and standards.
5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and significant experience with data extraction and analysis tools, such as ACL or TeamMate Analytics.
6. Knowledge of IT, IA control and Risk Management frameworks
7. Strong attention to detail, strategic/critical thinking, research and organizational skills.
8. Experience with Enterprise Risk Management or in the performance of strategic or operational risk assessments would be an asset.
9. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and deal with senior management on a variety of complex and sensitive issues.
10. Ability to work independently or in a team, as well as handle multiple audits and or issues concurrently.
11. Ability to exercise sound judgement, integrity and professionalism and remain independent and impartial.
12. Forward thinking, innovative, collaborative worker that can embrace change.
13. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability establish rapport and effectively facilitate meetings and focus groups.
14. Ability to effectively communicate audit results and conclusions, through clear and concise written reports and other correspondence, as well as by making verbal presentations to management.
15. Familiarity with government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.