Audit project lead, Internal Audit

City of Brampton’s Office of the CAO is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Audit project lead. City of Brampton’s Office of the CAO oversees strategic planning and coordination of municipal operations. It provides administrative support, policy development, and decision-making guidance to city departments. By ensuring effective communication and alignment with council priorities, it facilitates efficient governance and service delivery. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Office Of The Cao
Position: Audit project lead, Internal Audit
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $111485.00 – $139356.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Job Category: Management and Administration/Union
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
Shift: 35-hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8298
Posting Number: 105829

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have University Degree, with a professional Accounting Designation (such as CPA, CA; CPA, CGA, CPA, or CMA); or designation as an auditing professional (CIA, CGAP, CRMA, or CISA)
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience planning, performing, and reporting on value-for-money/performance audits, operational/control audits, and other audit projects

Physical Requirements:

The candidates should display the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision and should be able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and team environment

Other Requirements:

The candidates should have an equivalent combination of education, skills, and considerable experience in the field of performance auditing, operational and control auditing, and other audit projects
The candidates should possess fraud certifications and audit certifications (such as CFE) and should have at least 2 years of leading experience with audit professionals
The candidates should ideally have public sector internal audit experience and should exhibit sound organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
The candidates should demonstrate comprehensive in-depth knowledge of all aspects of audit principles, practices, techniques, and standards (including the IIA Standards and the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards)
The candidates should showcase sound project management, analytical, excellent initiative, and problem-solving skills
The candidates should be capable of dealing courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, management, and members of council, and building consensus
The candidates should have computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and audit applications such as Teammate or Pentane. Experience with data analytics applications (such as ACL, TeamMate Analytics) and performing data analytics as part of audits or other special projects which assist in the collection and analysis of electronic data would be an asset. Experience with Pentane, TeamMate, or other audit software

Responsibilities:

The candidates should be able to conduct operational audits in accordance with professional audit standards, either as a lead auditor, team member, or independently on some projects, with the responsibility to supervise more junior project staff
The candidates should be able to perform assigned projects of moderate complexity, dealing with high dollar values and confidential and sensitive information affecting the City’s operations, assets, and resources
The candidates should be able to develop a solid understanding of the audit entity or subject matter by conducting background research using various sources, such as the internet, discussions with the auditee, site visits, and review of relevant documents
The candidates should be able to develop the project plan, including determining audit objectives, scope, methodology, assessing risk and internal controls, establishing budget, and reporting timelines, independently or in collaboration with the Manager, Internal Audit
The candidates should be able to prepare the audit program and/or evidence collection plan independently or in collaboration with the Manager, Internal Audit, which includes defining audit criteria, developing audit procedures and tests, and determining evidence collection methods
The candidates should be able to complete assigned audit procedures, such as interviews, analysis, examination of documentation, site visits, and other testing, in accordance with the project plan and adapt/expands audit procedures as necessary based on issues identified during the audit
The candidates should be able to identify significant audit issues and improvement opportunities, quantify cost savings/revenue opportunities, and develop practical and meaningful audit recommendations to improve City services or operations
The candidates should be able to prepare and/or review audit working papers (audit project files) containing evidence supporting the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards and Internal Audit’s office guidelines and audit manuals
The candidates should be able to evaluate audit results and prepare a written summary of major audit issues independently or in consultation with the Manager, Internal Audit or the Director of Internal Audit
The candidates should be able to make presentations to auditee personnel to communicate audit recommendations, as required, and evaluate action plans in response to recommendations
The candidates should be able to maintain good auditee relationships, act in a professional manner, and liaise with and keep current with the operations of assigned departments with particular reference to audit concerns and issues
The candidates should be able to contribute to effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning, and participate in the development and implementation of Internal Audit’s corporate initiatives
The candidates should be able to contribute to the Internal Audit’s strategic planning process, such as the City-wide risk assessment, and annual and long-term work plan

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.

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