The Internal Audit Practitioner supports the Director Internal Audit in achieving the purpose of internal auditing as guided by the professions Global Internal Audit Standards to strengthen TRUs ability to create protect and sustain value by providing the Board of Governors and management with independent risk-based and objective assurance advice insight and foresight. Under the direction of the Director Internal Audit the Internal Audit Practitioner understands and applies professional standards to perform internal audit engagements and to undertake various administrative duties associated with the audit cycle.
The Internal Audit Practitioner also assists in the development of the Annual TRU Internal Audit Plan compilation of Audit Committee packages and supports the departments Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP).
Keys to the success of the Internal Audit Practitioner are their ability to interpret and apply the Global Internal Audit Standards develop cooperative relationships and a willingness to learn. The Internal Audit Practitioner will operate with independence and objectivity while exercising a high level of discretion confidentiality and self-leadership.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to the effective delivery of internal audit services by:
- Providing input to audit plans in alignment with institutional strategic goals.
- Under the direction of the Director Internal Audit assisting in the planning and performing of assigned audit engagements in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards. May also provide advisory input to operational areas.
- Preparing audit documentation and working papers that clearly support audit procedures performed evidence obtained conclusions reached and recommendations developed.
- Drafting audit reports and/or memos.
- Applying applicable TRU policies procedures and external requirements when assessing processes and controls.
- Applying and performing appropriate internal processes methodologies and administrative tasks as required throughout the audit cycle.
- Supporting follow-up on management action plans to assess whether agreed-upon corrective actions have been implemented.
- Providing requested analyses and recommendations for ad hoc queries.
- Assisting in developing continuous auditing tests to perform efficient monitoring of key performance indicators.
- Supporting the Director Internal Audit in the successful implementation and execution of the departments Quality Assurance Improvement Program.
- Supporting the Director Internal Audit in departmental performance metric reporting and other Audit Committee preparations.
Contributes to knowledge and understanding of internal audit across the University by:
- Working in collaboration with other units to share knowledge best practices and opportunities for improving efficiencies.
- Assisting the Director Internal Audit in presenting reports and knowledge sharing as required.
- Participate in student-facing events to promote the internal audit profession.
- Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) Designation or currently in pursuit required.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Designation or Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or foreign equivalent as deemed by employer) is an asset.
- Bachelors degree in a related field required. Examples of related fields include business administration information technology data analytics privacy law risk management governance engineering or public administration.
- Experience in internal audit external audit risk compliance controls data analytics or related assurance/advisory work. Individuals without experience but with the required designation and degree may be considered.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong Report writing and editing skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of TRU policies and guidelines.
- Experience with complex data analytics for large amounts of financial and other data.
- Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and the ability to keep up to date in best practices for internal audit.
- Experience with data analytics audit software.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint etc.) including Microsoft Co-Pilot and AI technologies.
- Strong organizational and planning skills including ability to determine priorities be self-directed and work collaboratively.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and short timelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.