- Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit approach to guide the annual and multi-year audit engagement plan
- Recommend annual and multi-year internal audit plans aligned with organizational risks to the President and CEO and the Audit and Risk Management Committee
- Review and develop internal audit programs based on Sépaq’s risks
- Review and redefine the objectives and scope of the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), plan site visits according to risk, and produce high-value deliverables
- Continuously monitor major information technology projects and provide assurance regarding governance, controls, and significant issues
- Verify compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
- Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational and operational procedures and processes
- Identify opportunities for improvement and issue objective, impartial, and constructive recommendations
- Contribute to post-project reviews of Sépaq’s major projects to promote organizational learning
- Work closely with administrative units at head office and individual sites to understand issues and implement corrective measures
- Conduct audits, including planning, information gathering, analysis, interviews, findings, report writing, action-plan follow-up, and the preparation of trend dashboards
- Keep knowledge of internal auditing and the organization up to date
- Supervise an internal audit team and the external firms supporting the delivery of engagements
- Functionally reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and administratively to the President and CEO

Requirements





- Hold a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), accounting, finance, risk management, or a related discipline
- Hold a CPA designation and be a member of the provincial order of Chartered Professional Accountants
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and/or continuous improvement
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising personnel and coordinating engagements, including external firms as needed
- Demonstrate the ability to explain complex information clearly, synthesize information, and present findings strategically to senior management and a committee (e.g., an audit committee)
- Demonstrate excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, discretion, autonomy, leadership, and a results-oriented mindset
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and a constructive, supportive approach
- Be willing to travel and demonstrate adaptability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills (analysis, tracking tables, and trends) and strong Word and PowerPoint skills
- Demonstrate robust analytical and synthesis skills,



as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA)
- CIA certification is an asset
- Experience in IT auditing, IT governance, and/or overseeing engagements performed by external specialists (major IT projects, technology controls, and risks) is an asset
- Understanding of digital transformation initiatives and their impact on processes, controls, and risk management is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk-based internal auditing, compliance verification, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in leading audit teams, synthesizing complex information, and presenting strategic findings to senior management and committees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Risk Management
- Internal Auditing
- CPA Designation
- Leadership
- IT Auditing

Hard Skills

- Internal Audit Programs
- Compliance Verification
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Audit Planning
- Trend Analysis
- Governance Controls
- Operational Procedures Assessment
- Report Writing
- Post-Project Reviews

Soft Skills

- Attention to Detail
- Judgment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

- CPA
- CIA

Industry Keywords

- International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Digital Transformation
- IT Governance
- Risk Management
- Audit Committee

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint

📌 Director, Internal Audit (Quebec City)
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📍 Quebec City