Internal Auditor

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The internal auditor is responsible for the day-to-day conduct and completion of audit assignment.

Work involves conducting operational, financial, and compliance audit projects and providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff. All organizational and professional ethical standards are maintained. Please note that the position involves about 40% travel in Canada and Bermuda.

The internal auditor maintains organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures all internal audit activities comply with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.

Participate in planned internal audit assignments and professional practices/processes.

• Attending the entrance conference at the beginning of each audit.
• Performing audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conducting interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Identifying, developing, and documenting audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Communicating or assisting in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management.
• Developing and maintaining productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

Coaching and Training.

• Assisting in training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and on other audit-related issues.

Communication of Internal Audit findings.

• Communicating audit findings to senior local management throughout the audit.
• Preparing draft audit findings for inclusion in the draft audit report and seeing that all findings have a disposition.
• Presenting and communicating audit findings at the audit closing meeting and coaching local management with respect to responses, as required.

Maintaining and improving professional service delivery standards.

• Making recommendations on ways to improve the audit work process.
• Pursuing professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers.
• Performing other work as assigned by audit management.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field experience.
• Pursuing CPA or equivalent and an audit designation such as CIA, CFE or CISA is desirable.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Two years of full-time experience in internal auditing.
• Skills and knowledge should include understanding of financial, operational, and compliance risk, IIA standards and not-for-profit accounting rules.

• High energy, motivated, confident, and creative.
• The ability to work for prolonged periods at high levels of activity managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• The ability to sit for 4 or more hours per day. Excellent reading comprehension and listening skills.
• The senior internal auditor will become aware of and need to address some of the most confidential issues the organization will deal with many of which could involve law enforcement agencies. The highest possible level of confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, and wisdom must be maintained.
• Technical audit skills.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across all business functions and levels of management, with internal and external stakeholders, including the external audit team.
• Sense of urgency and drive to help TSA manage its risks and opportunities.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Bilingual in French is an excellent asset.
• The candidate must have a current and valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $60,363 to $75,454 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $90,545. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

At The Salvation Army, we champion equal opportunity in our employment practices. We provide a competitive salary, retirement savings, and a full group benefits package showcasing our dedication to recognizing exceptional talent. Join us, where your earning potential is aligned with your expertise and progression and where you can enjoy advancement opportunities within our organization.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.