Manager, IT Audit

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As the Manager, IT Audit, you will support organizational objectives by providing assurance and advisory services for goeasy’s IT-related processes and controls. The role collaborates with stakeholders to encourage ongoing improvements and maintain governance standards within the IT Services team. This role is integral to ensure the continued high-growth of the organization through appropriate compliance and governance. Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Audit this role will play a hybrid between the traditional audit role while providing technical expertise and knowledge to the department.

What will you be doing?

   • Help maintain the IT audit universe and integrated IT audit plan.
   • Identify emerging IT risks and new developments in IT audit methodology.
   • Work with management to define business (primarily IT) objectives and key risks that guide the audit universe and planning process.
   • Take part in developing and implementing a risk-based methodology to identify and assess risk exposures and key controls, in line with standards from IIA, ISACA, IT Governance Institute, and other relevant organizations.
   • Develop and carry out risk-based audit programs that address Board and senior management needs, considering corporate and IT objectives, strategies, and risks.
   • Assist with scheduling, planning, performing, and coordinating activities for both IT and non-IT audits. Manage audit program execution, including evaluating findings and obtaining management responses and agreements on action plans.
   • Ensure audits are completed within set timeframes.
   • Draft audit findings that specify areas of business processes and controls needing improvement and align findings and corrective actions with the business. Take part in meetings with business management regarding audits.
   • Report audit conclusions, recommendations, planned management actions, and follow-up status to Management as needed. Track the progress and resolution of management actions for identified control gaps.
   • Lead the planning and execution of IT General Controls testing, including access management, change management, and IT operations, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with compliance requirements.
   • Support business audit team in IT Application Controls testing to evaluate automated business process controls, data integrity, and system configurations, collaborating closely with process owners and IT teams to address any identified gaps.
   • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating information requests, walkthroughs, testing and discussions related to IT controls and scope. Support the resolution of auditor queries and ensure timely provision of required documentation.
   • Assist Internal Audit leadership to prepare periodic departmental updates to goeasy executive leadership and board of directors.

What experience do you have?

• Advanced knowledge of IT systems, risks, and controls. Preferred qualifications include experience in accounting, auditing, finance, procurement, or business operations relevant to IT audit program development and execution.
• University degree and a professional IT audit designation, such as CISA or CISSP.
• Understanding of IIA Standards and internal auditing practice, demonstrated through more than five years of related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management practices, and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST).
• Demonstrated leadership and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to understand business processes and their risk implications and analyze complex scenarios effectively.
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with information technology tools and familiar with IT environments and automated test program development.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external client groups.

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.

Why should you work for goeasy?

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer…

Financial Benefits:

• RRSP matching and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.

Health and Lifestyle:

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.

Employee Perks:

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:

At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.  

Additional Information: 

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.