Company: CGL
Department: Audit Services
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.
The Senior I.T. Auditor promotes, supports and provides opinions on the state of the Company's control and governance processes used to manage IT and business risks, opportunities and processes. Also responsible for planning, leading, and completing projects of all types operational, compliance, information systems/development audits, investigations and other special projects. However, the Senior IT auditor will also apply a more technical perspective to the performance of all types of audits, including the use of state-of-the-art information technology.
How you will create impact:- Planning, leading and completing complex and technical information systems/systems development audits as described in annual audit plan. Ensure the timely completion of the audit project in compliance with audit standards.
- As necessary, supervising audit team members assigned to assist with specific IT audit projects and provide support to the audit team in the development of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) via ACL, or other tools for all types of audits as necessary.
- Perform an initial review of the audit file to ensure the quality and completeness of work, prior to giving the audit file to management for final review.
- Evaluate controls in complex production environments at any subsidiary of The Co-operators Group Limited in order to identify all significant gaps in controls, present findings to management and prepare clear, concise and well organized written reports for management. Present or assist in presenting findings to management.
- Prepare and perform ACL programs for external auditors, co-ordinate source file needs with business units, external auditors, and IT resources and co-ordinate reconciliation of control totals.
- Act as a representative of Audit Services on company projects to provide guidance on risk management and control issues.
- Conduct interviews with staff and management to maintain relationships with IT management and staff, must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to understand and communicate on technical levels with IT programmers/analysts/directors.
- Conduct peer reviews of completed audit files to ensure compliance with internal audit file standards.
- Minimum 5 years of auditing experience (experience in insurance industry is an asset) and a minimum of 2 years of specific IT audit or related IT experience.
- Completion of or working towards an IT audit designation (CISA, CISSP) or a relevant post-secondary IT program is also required (i.e. Certificate in Computer Science).
- Strong working knowledge of IT, audit methodologies, CoBIT control framework , NIST framework and risk management techniques.
- Working knowledge of auditing software (i.e. ACL).
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
Expected salary range $72,847.00 to $121,411.00
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
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Skills Required
- Minimum five years of auditing experience
- Minimum two years of specific IT audit or related IT experience
- Completion of or progress toward an IT audit designation such as CISA or CISSP, or a relevant post-secondary IT program
- Strong working knowledge of IT audit methodologies, COBIT control framework, NIST framework, and risk management techniques
- Working knowledge of auditing software such as ACL
- Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship-building, and change-influence skills
- Insurance industry experience
What We Do
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations. We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming. With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first. Our response to COVID-19 As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.







