Manager, Internal Audit

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• 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 team’s 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 (P.Eng.) 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).

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply.

You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation: Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation.

If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.