Internal Auditor

Company description

Pinnacle Fund Services (Pinnacle) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds private equity funds and other investment vehicles in Canada the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To support our growing business Pinnacle is seeking outstanding candidates for the role of Internal Auditor to join our Risk & Compliance Team.

To support our growing business Pinnacle is seeking outstanding candidates who are team players possess a strong work ethic and can take initiative in a growing entrepreneurial company to join our Quality Assurance Team in the role of Internal Auditor. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Job description

As Internal Auditor at Pinnacle Fund Services you will support the Head of Quality Assurance and the Risk & Compliance function by executing internal audit testing documenting results assisting with risk and control assessments and supporting the development of practical recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and control quality. This role is well suited to an experienced audit professional who is comfortable working independently on assigned testing areas while collaborating closely with business teams control owners and compliance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Control Testing & Audit Execution:

• Execute assigned internal audit testing in line with approved audit procedures testing methodology and documentation standards liaising with relevant staff throughout the organization.
• Support the preparation of internal audit planning materials including risk considerations testing scope sample selection and evidence requirements.
• Undertake the approved internal audit plan in line with agreed internal audit procedures
• Identify control gaps process improvement opportunities and common themes across testing activities escalating significant matters to the Head of Quality Assurance as appropriate.
• Prepare audit summaries status updates and reporting materials for management review.
• Follow up on agreed remediation actions and track management responses through completion.
• Maintain organized audit-ready workpapers that support testing conclusions and enable effective review.

Other Audits:

• Support the annual SOC audit process by coordinating evidence requests following up with internal control owners and maintaining documentation to support audit readiness.
• Perform the annual AML audit plan including scope testing approach documentation and final reporting.
• Present audit results themes and remediation plans to management and track action items through completion.
  

Policy & Procedure Support:

• Assist with the development review and maintenance of policies procedures and standards in alignment with organizational objectives audit findings and industry best practices.
• Support policy governance activities including version control review cycles approval tracking attestations and evidence retention to help ensure policies remain current and audit-ready.
• Partner with subject matter experts and business teams to clarify process documentation and identify opportunities to improve consistency and control effectiveness.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

• Assist with the training program by identifying training gaps based on policies and procedures and audit findings and support updates to training content delivery and completion tracking as needed.
• Assist with tracking training completion and identifying knowledge gaps that may require additional communication or process reinforcement.
• Act as a collaborative resource to business teams on audit documentation control evidence and policy/procedure expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Accounting designation or progress toward a relevant designation (e.g. CPA CA ACCA CIA or equivalent) is preferred.
• 3 years experience in internal audit external audit controls testing compliance risk management or quality assurance within a financial institution fund administrator or related professional services environment.
• Experience executing audit procedures documenting workpapers assessing evidence and identifying control exceptions or process improvement opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize testing outcomes clearly and professionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.
• Strong planning analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive cooperative and supportive team player with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or interest in pursuing the designation.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or practical exposure to anti-money laundering requirements.
• Experience working in fund administration and/or within the private equity or hedge fund space.
• Experience supporting SOC audits AML audits internal control testing policy reviews or operational risk assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience preparing concise audit summaries issue documentation and management-facing reporting materials.

Working Hours

This roleoperates on a schedule aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to support collaboration with our North American teams and clients. Candidates should be comfortable working Monday to Friday 13:00 21:00 (CET) to ensure real-time communication cross-functional coordination and seamless service delivery across regions. Please note that these working hours will be reviewed after your first six months of employment and may be adjusted to better align with Central European Time (CET) business hours.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Valencia office with employees working in-office Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Why Pinnacle Fund Services

At Pinnacle Fund Services were committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health well-being and professional growth. Here are some of the perks and benefits that set us apart:

• Extended Health Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Educational Support
• Work-Life Balance
• Exposure to all aspects of the business

Thank you for your interest in Pinnacle Fund Services. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your next steps in your career.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected status. We believe a diverse workplace is essential for driving innovation and achieving success and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC