Lead Internal Auditor

Position Details

• Job Opening Number: 605
• Number of Positions: 1
• Department: Office of the CAO
• Division: The Office of Internal Audit
• Hiring Salary Range: $117,414 - $132,091 per annum
• Job Grade: 007
• Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 18.00 months
• Hours of Work: 35-hour work week
• Work Location: City Hall

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit (or to the Director, Internal Audit on solo projects), this position plans and performs internal audit assurance and advisory engagements of moderate complexity for the City of Brampton in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and recognized Internal Audit Professional Practices and codes of professional conduct. This includes initiating, leading and conducting risk-based audits, operational effectiveness reviews, and audits of compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws, City policies and procedures, and working with management to develop effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies.

The role requires the ability to work independently and objectively when conducting audit engagements of moderate complexity, preparing audit reports and evaluating management action plans. It supports the Director in planning, coordinating and managing audit resources, including third-party consultants, and participates in developing the audit function’s strategic plan and multi-year and annual internal audit work plan. The role is an ambassador for risk management and continuous improvement of the control environment, bringing innovative ideas and methods to increase awareness and buy-in from management.

• Conducts operational audits in accordance with professional audit standards as lead auditor, team member or independently on some projects, with responsibility for supervising more junior project staff.
• Performs assigned projects of moderate complexity, or works with a Manager, Internal Audit on complex audit engagements, dealing with high-dollar values and confidential and sensitive information affecting City operations, assets and resources.
• Develops a solid understanding of the audit entity or subject matter through background research, discussions with auditees, site visits and review of relevant documents, including business plans, consultant reports, statutes, regulations, standards, committee and council minutes, audited financial statements and management letters.
• Develops project plans independently or with the Manager, Internal Audit, including determining audit objectives, scope and methodology; assessing risk and internal controls; and establishing budgets and reporting timelines.
• Prepares audit programs and/or evidence collection plans, defining audit criteria through research, developing audit procedures and tests, and determining what evidence is needed and how it will be collected, analysed and interpreted.
• Completes assigned audit procedures, including interviews, analysis, examination of documentation, site visits and other testing, and adapts or expands procedures as necessary as the audit progresses.
• Conducts thorough assessments and analysis and obtains sufficient and appropriate evidence.
• Identifies significant audit issues and opportunities for improvement, quantifying cost savings and revenue opportunities and illustrating non-financial impacts.
• Develops practical and meaningful audit recommendations to improve City services or operations.
• Prepares and/or reviews audit working papers containing evidence that supports findings, conclusions and recommendations, ensuring they adhere to professional auditing standards and Internal Audit office guidelines and manuals.
• Evaluates audit results and prepares written summaries of major audit issues, observations, conclusions and recommendations, independently or in consultation with the Manager or Director of Internal Audit.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in audit planning, fieldwork, evaluation of findings and reporting.
• Prepares draft audit reports or sections for review by senior Internal Audit management before submission to auditees, the Audit Committee and/or other standing committees.
• Presents audit recommendations to auditee personnel as required.
• Evaluates action plans in response to recommendations.
• Keeps the Director or Manager, Internal Audit informed of audit progress, emerging issues and significant areas, and recommends appropriate actions and strategies to meet project objectives and reporting deadlines.
• Attends Audit Committee meetings and presents audit projects as required.
• Performs special audits and investigations, including fraud reviews and forensic audits, as required.
• Maintains good auditee relationships and acts professionally at all times.
• Liaises with and stays current on the operations of assigned departments, particularly regarding audit concerns and issues.
• Contributes to effective teamwork and communication. The remainder of the posting is truncated.

To ensure your application is processed as internal, submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.