Internal Audit Senior Manager

The Opportunity

Our Risk team provides comprehensive risk services that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their risk management and internal audit functions. Professionals in this role will work within the Risk Consulting group to evaluate and test business and IT process controls, management review controls and application controls to support financial statement audits, service organizational control reporting, technology (IT) control and security projects, as well as internal audit projects. You will also have the opportunity to work on third party risk management, enterprise resilience, risk transformation and digital risk projects. Join our stream as a Risk Consulting Senior Manager.

Your key responsibilities

As a Risk Consulting professional, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive risk services through a suite of strategic, outsourcing, and industry-focused operational recommendations that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their internal audit and risk management functions. We plan, lead and perform internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and risk advisory projects in accordance with the client's risk management strategy, resulting in the identification of control enhancements, operational and compliance process improvements and efficiency opportunities as well as company-wide cost improvements.

You will also be responsible for establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services, monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes while staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business

We are hiring into our Risk Consulting group in the following role:

Senior Manager: As a senior manager, you will work closely with the Partner(s) to craft strategies, manage projects and deliver recommendations to help our clients with their most pressing issues. You will also be responsible for:

• Planning and executing reviews around the effectiveness of internal controls (business process and IT) and other special reviews or mandates
• Provide high quality, professional and day-to-day management of projects with an understanding of EY methodology, approach and service offerings with the ability to identify opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Developing reports and client presentations with the ability to present to the client with professionalism and polish
• Project Management and delivery - ability to deliver the project on budget and on time and to identify any scope variances proactively
• Team management and coaching - leading and providing support and coaching to a team of senior consultants, consultants and managers such that you are developing a high performing team with a positive team culture
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, which includes managing expectations of service and identifying opportunities for additional sales opportunities
• Project oversight over project delivery which includes planning, briefing the team on the client environment and industry, communicating wit the client and completing the project on time and on budget

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for this role, you must have

• Between 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Relevant designations e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.
• Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following: SOX, ICFR and ITGCS
• Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT, ITIL or other IT frameworks would be an asset
• Knowledge of specific IT applications/platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Windows, etc. would be an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Experience leading and coaching teams of varying sizes
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver's license driver's license and passport or be in the process of obtaining these documents

Ideally you would also

• Be bilingual in French and English. This is an asset and not mandatory

What we look for

We're interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you're serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.