The Ontario Internal Audit Division (OIAD) is looking for two Senior Audit Managers who can provide effective and proactive leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic audit, consulting and advisory plan for a broad range of highly complex and diverse audits. To learn more, read below about this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Finance.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Senior Audit Manager, you will:
• provide timely advice and recommendations to senior management of the auditee and OIAD regarding the functioning, adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's control strategies, structures and systems
• lead, coach, motivate and manage the audit team
• plan, lead and deliver a wide range of complex audits (e.g., value for money, facilitated risk assessments, information management/technology, forensic)
• introduce and support innovative approaches to current audit best practices working with the team to document new policies and practices as required
• manage relationships and networks with clients, ministry management and cluster colleagues to ensure audits are completed in a timely and effective manner

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:
• You have demonstrated senior level experience in audit planning and management of complex and diverse audits
• You have experience working effectively and providing service excellence in a senior audit manager capacity
• You have expert knowledge and experience with internal auditing, accounting and risk management standards, principles, practices and methodologies
• You have experience providing strategic advice and expertise to management in auditing and business management principles and practices
• You are able to plan, manage and provide leadership for the development of a strategic audit, consulting and advisory plan

Management and Communication Skills:
• You have demonstrated managerial and leadership skills to manage and motivate assigned staff
• You have demonstrated client relationship management, consulting and negotiation skills
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and project management skills to manage the planning and conduct audit projects
• You have experience developing work plans and preparing briefing notes and issues analysis and reporting
• You have demonstrated experience resolving conflict and issues related to audits

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have well-developed analytical skills to review processes, identify opportunities for improvement and resolve issues

Computer Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of business and audit-related software and computer applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, e-mail and database applications) to extract and analyze information

Additional information:

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