Senior Internal Auditor

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending account

• a premium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• career development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, risk management, and compliance. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for leading and executing internal audits, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with various departments to identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations to enhance operational efficiency. This critical role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. You will also be responsible to be a change champion, sharing your knowledge of risk, internal controls and governance and providing guidance on best practices.

Here is what you will be doing:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Conduct and lead a variety of complex projects in the areas of governance, compliance, financial management, special investigations, and risk assessment. Articulate understanding of business areas under review and demonstrate thorough test work and solid rationale for potential audit issues.

• Maintain an attitude of professional skepticism when assessing the validity of evidence obtained.

• Present findings and potential recommendations to stakeholders throughout the course of the audit, working with the business leaders to find and develop tangible, practical solutions to internal control issues.

• Draft well-articulated, concise audit reports to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team for Management Responses.

• Complete assignments within agreed timeframes and budgets.

• Liaise, communicate and manage ongoing relationships with a variety of external stakeholders such a vendors and third party auditors as required.

Relationship Management

• Responsible for handling any escalated questions or concerns from stakeholders with the Manager, Internal Audit.

• Proactively engage the Internal Audit Manager on progress being made on assignments, including timelines, issues discovered, and any roadblocks or concerns.

Communication

• Engage multiple stakeholder groups across the organization, including various department directors and managers and other Ontario Health risk and compliance staff who co-ordinate enterprise level programs to solicit cooperation to obtain required information and understanding to support Internal Audit's objectives.

• Lead meetings and be the "face" of Internal Audit and a champion on internal controls.

• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing by adjusting your communication style to suit individuals at all levels of the organization, while also being receptive to differing opinions and new ideas.

• Cultivate business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas and establish a high-level of credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

Thought Leadership and Strategy

• Maintain awareness of developments and trends in the internal audit profession to enhance the internal audit function.

• Proactively contribute to the maturity of the Internal Audit function at Ontario Health.

• Maintain an understanding of Ontario Health's operations, to better understand the potential risk, control and governance issues facing the organization, to identify where internal audit can best add value.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Fully qualified member in good standing with CPA Canada

• CIA designation is preferred

• Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or recognized equivalent

• A minimum of 5 to 6 years of audit experience in a complex environment

• Extensive experience in auditing, business risk management, internal controls and governance in complex environments

• Experience in engaging and soliciting support from key stakeholders in the delivery of audit program

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of internal audit standards, best practices and procedures

• Strong understanding of the role Internal Audit plays in ensuring an organization's strategy and objectives are achieved

• Strong data analytics and data visualization skills applicable to a broad range of complex subject matter

• Solid critical thinking skills while conducting audit assignments including determining the audit scope and approach to best achieve the objectives of the audit, assessing the validity and relevance of information obtained, and assessing the risk, control, and/or governance issues facing Ontario Health

• Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure and with competing priorities

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to research and analyze multiple sources of information for the purpose of providing possible options and alternatives Demonstrated success in building relationships and negotiating with a broad range of stakeholder groups at varying management levels to solicit cooperation required to complete audit programs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to effectively engage a broad range of stakeholders to get the required information in conducting audit assignments, communicating audit findings and working with management on mitigating activities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently deliver complex messages to various stakeholders including external auditors, senior management and other OH team members

Location: GTA, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change).

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