Manager, Internal Audit

• Assists the Senior Manager Internal Audit to maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy that determines the adequacy of Metrolinxs network of risk management controls and governance processes including maintaining current information on the various sources of assurance across the organization (e.g. reviews audits evaluations and assessments performed by the business areas or elsewhere in the organization) to consider and report on the extent to which reliance thereon can be placed by executive management and the Board.
• Plans and manages execution of individual audits with focus on Metrolinx Capital Program portfolio; coordinates various audit projects to meet established deadlines; coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
• Develops and maintains a positive and productive working relationship with staff and management throughout the organization with a no surprises approach to audit work and findings.
• Works in partnership with all Business Units to review and assess current processes and recommend pragmatic and sustainable solutions/enhancements and engage fellow employees to actively identify and manage business risks and controls.
• As needed support the coordination of potential audit compliance activities required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario and other external audit functions and assesses compliance with other regulatory bodies.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the standards and guidance included in the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) developed by the IIA and with evolving knowledge in the field of Internal Auditing; maintains compliance with IIA standards and its Code of Ethics.
• Facilitates the ongoing evolution of internal audit to remain in-tune with professional standards and developments and be up-to-date with Metrolinxs objectives strategies lines of businesses operational processes (e.g. ERM framework) and compliance activities.
• Develops mentors coaches and guides a matrixed internal team of highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals working with co sourced partners.

• Completion of a degree in Engineering Business Administration Accounting Information Technology or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits including demonstrated years of experience directly managing audit staff or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s)).
• Demonstrated years audit experience in the area of major capital project assurance and/or progressive contracting models preferably within asset-intensive industries such as public transit infrastructure or commercial industrial or institutional buildings and/or the municipal/public infrastructure sector is highly desired.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an asset.
• Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Continuing Education in auditing project management technology and / or construction is required.
• Experience with sophisticated data analytics with fraud prevention and detection or with risk management.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards and guidance in the International Professional Practice Framework and Code of Ethics issued by the IIA; experience following audit practice standards from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) or Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) would be an asset.
• Experience developing audit plans conducting sophisticated data analysis and preventing / detecting fraud.
• Experience using Quality Assurance (QA) methodology to conduct quality assurance audits for projects led by other managers and to be well prepared for the teams working papers to meet QA methodology standards on any independent QA review.
• Leadership integrity political acuity diplomacy conflict resolution judgement negotiation and interpersonal active listening and oral communication skills to tactfully and energetically advocate for positions on significant issues maintain composure under pressure and negotiate and resolve issues.

Examples of relevant designations:

• IIA designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
• Engineering and Project Management: Professional Engineer (.) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Fraud: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)
• Auditing/Accounting: Chartered Professional Accountant - Certified General / Professional / Management Accountant (CPA CGA CMA).
• Technology: Control Objectives for IT (CobiT); Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• ISACA designations: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).