Senior Manager, Internal Audit

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Senior Manager Internal Audit

As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for managing and directing the Internal Audit Team. This role will be reporting into the Vice President of Internal Audit. It involves providing analysis, recommendations, and insight over business processes, promoting effective governance, risk management, control, and sound business practices through independent risk-based assurance and consulting services. Additionally, key responsibilities include developing a data analytics strategy and upskilling the team with enhanced data usage skills.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Developing and implementing data analytics strategies and technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency, including identifying relevant data sources, creating methodologies and tools, establishing continuous monitoring processes using AI, and building team expertise.

• Developing and managing the annual SOX plan for internal controls over financial reporting, including IT general controls, collaborating with control owners, ensuring timely communication of findings, assessing remediation actions, updating

• Leading and participating in operational risk audits, provide consultation on system controls, prepare and present audit reports, evaluate management oversight, and build relationships for risk assessment and audit planning.

• Directing the development and execution of the Risk-Based Audit Plan, maintain the Audit Universe, evaluate strategies and risk management practices, build relationships for organizational insights, and advise on risk management to enhance the company's risk posture.

• Providing effective leadership, coaching and motivation of staff through communication, performance management, and development planning to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. 

• Promoting continuous improvement in audit practices, ensuring compliance with Global Audit Standards, internal processes, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborating with the external auditors during interim and year-end audits to ensure effective and efficient coordination of and maximum reliance on work.

If you have:

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, business, data science, or a related discipline

• Holds a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)

• Additional internal audit or risk certifications (CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, CRM) is an asset

• 5-10 years of internal/external audit or related experience post CPA qualification accompanied by an in-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, governance, controls, IT general controls, standards, and best practices in auditing and/or risk management.

• Thorough understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards and control frameworks such as COSO/COBIT/NIST

• Strong knowledge of SOX is an asset

• Minimum 5 years of leading and developing teams

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and operations for P&C insurance companies in Canada is an asset

• Experience in financial services industry is a strong asset

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.

• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!

• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.

• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.

• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.