Audit Manager

Out-of-scope

Permanent, Full time 

Division – Internal Audit

Work Location: Regina Head Office. The successful candidate will work in-office. Hybrid options may be available if eligibility requirements are met.

Application deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026 

The successful candidate is responsible for planning and conducting assurance engagements to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over financial and operational processes and/or IT systems. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of internal audit and/or advisory engagements that focus on assisting management to accept, adopt and deliver sustainable change. Participate in continuously innovating and improving Audit Services operations to deliver high quality audit services to SGI. Work may be completed either independently or as part of a team depending on the nature of the assigned engagements.

Key Accountabilities

Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Perform Audit, Advisory and Insight Engagements and Investigations

• Manage internal audit engagements including proposing an audit approach (e.g. agile, traditional audit approach, scrum, Kanban), conducting risk assessments, evaluating fraud risks, control assessments, engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting for high risk strategic areas, regulatory compliance and/or financial reviews.  

• Define and implement relevant data analytics for audit activities.

• Manage engagements including monitoring individual project budgets, scheduling and resource allocation to ensure that all budgets, milestones and agreed on deadlines are met and files are completed in accordance with expected quality standards.

• Work in a collaborative team-based environment and supervise work of peers and junior staff (including external resources) on assigned engagements and assist in the development of professional skills and qualifications of junior staff.

• Participate in external, vendor led assurance engagements as a contributing team member

• Effectively interact with management and other stakeholders to obtain relevant, sufficient, and adequate data to formulate audit plans, analyze findings and deliver practical recommendations.

• Prepare and present to management highly effective, insightful, and value-added audit reports that contain practical recommendations for business improvement that incorporates best practices, strategic priority, risk, governance, and control concepts as required.

• Prepare presentations and assist in delivery of presentations for executive leaders, the Board or Board Committees as needed.

• Participate in updating and grooming of the audit project backlog to assist in establishing and maintaining the rolling Audit Workplan.

• Maintain awareness of advancements in internal audit and controls best practices, relevant regulations, subject matter areas, risk management techniques and audit approaches.

• Conduct special investigations when required.

• Facilitate risk and control assessment workshops as required.

Leadership

• Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.

• Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others.

• Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies.

• Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training, and developmental opportunities.

Corporate Management

• Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies. 

• Manages risk in area of authority.

• Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Business, Commerce or Information Technology.

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP).

• Eight years’ experience comprised of four years of relevant leadership experience with increasing responsibility and four years internal auditing or related experience with increasing responsibility. This experience can include a combination of: internal audits, information technology audits, financial audits and/or control reviews including all aspects of the internal audit lifecycle, conducting risk assessment, business process improvement and project management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of audit methodologies and the principles and practices of auditing.

• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and techniques.

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, guidelines and principles and their application to work requirements.

• Knowledge of corporate governance, processes, and controls.

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques and procedures used in technical analysis (financial, research and statistical).

• Knowledge of the application of data analytics in delivering internal audits.

• Knowledge of ACL, O365, MS Office applications (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to conduct internal audits, information technology audits, value for money audits, financial audits and/or control reviews including all aspects of the internal audit lifecycle

• Ability to provide practical recommendations for business improvement that incorporates best practices, strategic priority, risk, governance, and control concepts.

• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, present report material (e.g., control and risk workshops).

• Ability to deliver high quality results using collaboration, professionalism, discretion, integrity, judgement, professional skepticism, and strong problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of change management and the ability to model the desired behaviors of change agility including, growth mindset, embracing and advocating, taking actions to ensure successful adoption and inspiring others to view change as an opportunity for long-term success.

• Skills in providing customer-centric communications, while interviewing for information and when communicating to share findings or influence direction (both written and verbal).   

• Skill in planning and project management.

Behavioural Competencies

Leader Level 3 - Applies (Team/Dept)

• Accountability - Provides Direction and Sets Expectations

• Business Acumen - Applies Broader Business Metrics and Understands the Internal and External Environment

• Change Agility - Makes Change Real for Others

• Leadership - Leads the Team

At SGI, we are committed to a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. Through fair, consistent, and transparent people practices, we attract skilled talent with varied lived experiences and offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a strong sense of belonging. Our commitment to reconciliation includes inclusive hiring practices that create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous peoples and support a workforce reflective of the communities we serve. Join us in building a culture where contributions are valued and shared success is shaped by our people

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation request to [email protected] and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

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