Senior Internal Auditor

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality. Senior Internal Audito rOur client in the public / broader public sector is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor for an interim assignment . This role will support internal audit, assurance, risk management, and advisory work within a complex public sector environment. The successful candidate will help plan, conduct, coordinate, and support audit projects, including compliance audits, financial management audits, value-for-money audits, special reviews, and risk-based assurance engagement s.The Senior Internal Auditor will work with senior stakeholders to assess risks, evaluate control processes, review documentation, analyze financial and operational information, and provide practical recommendations to improve accountability, compliance, business processes, and risk management practice s. The role also involves preparing audit findings, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for management, while supporting audit planning, stakeholder interviews, documentation review, research, and follow-up on corrective actio ns. Key Responsibili tiesPlan, conduct, and support complex internal audit, assurance, compliance, and risk-based review proje cts.Assess business processes, control frameworks, financial information, and accountability practi ces.Apply audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and professional standards to identify issues and areas for improvem ent.Conduct research, interviews, documentation reviews, and analysis to support audit findi ngs.Prepare clear audit reports, briefing materials, recommendations, and presentations for senior stakehold ers.Provide advice on risk management, internal controls, governance, quality assurance, and compliance matt ers.Support multiple concurrent audit assignments while managing deadlines and changing priorit ies. Qualifica tionsSenior experience in internal audit, assurance, risk management, compliance, or audit advisory work.Experience leading or supporting complex audit projects, preferably in a public sector, broader public sector, government-funded, or highly regulated environ ment.Strong knowledge of auditing standards, audit methodologies, risk management practices, and internal control framew orks.Experience with financial management audits, compliance audits, value-for-money audits, special reviews, or operational au dits.Knowledge of government financial/accounting principles, GAAP, PSAB, policies, accountability frameworks, or controllership practices is an a sset.Experience using audit tools or data analysis applications such as IDEA, ACL, Excel, or similar systems is an a sset.Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management sk ills.Relevant post-secondary education is required; audit, accounting, risk, or finance-related certifications are considered as sets. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be cont acted. If you require an accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.236.

The Senior Internal Auditor will plan and conduct complex audit, assurance, and risk-based review projects within a public sector environment. They are responsible for assessing business processes, evaluating control frameworks, and providing practical recommendations to senior stakeholders to improve accountability and compliance.

Candidates must have significant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the public or highly regulated sectors. A relevant post-secondary education is required, along with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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• Internal Audit
• Assurance
• Risk Management
• Compliance Auditing
• Financial Management Audits
• Value-for-money Audits
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls
• Audit Methodologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Governance
• IDEA
• ACL
• Excel

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level