Senior Manager, Internal Audit

If you are looking to join one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, goeasy Ltd. is the place for you! Recently recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate cultures in 2018, we want the best and brightest to join our team. We are a publicly traded company on the TSX with over 4000% shareholder return since 2001, goeasy operates two main business units. easyfinancial is our consumer lending business that offers secured and unsecured installment loans of up to $35,000 and easyhome is Canada’s largest  merchandise lease-to-own company. It is our mission to provide everyday Canadians the chance for a better tomorrow, today by giving them access to the credit they need and by offering them a second chance when they have been turned down by banks and traditional lenders. With a retail network of nearly 400 locations across Canada and over 1800 employees, we are able to build lasting relationships with our customers as we help them rebuild their credit and graduate towards prime rates and a brighter financial future. 

Internal Audit & Compliance plays a key role in providing independent and objective assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks and to provide advisory services designed to improve organizational operations. The Senior Manager, Internal Audit role is an exciting opportunity that provides work variety through the execution of a variety of internal audit services within a fast-paced organization.  

Reporting directly to the VP Internal Audit and Compliance this role has extensive interactions with business leads and is responsible for leading the Bill 198 compliance program, various audit engagements and/or special projects as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a financial reporting controls framework that ensures that goeasy meets its obligations under Bill 198;
• Design and execution of walkthroughs to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key control processes and manage the quarterly sub-certification efforts;
• Design and guide the execution of test plans to assess operating effectiveness of control processes;
• Work collaboratively with the Business to update existing internal control narratives and test scripts to ensure they remain aligned with business changes.
• Leverage interpersonal skills to lead close-out meetings to provide the Business Lead with an evaluation on the effectiveness of controls, identified deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with the Business Lead to actively manage and guide remediation efforts.
• Assist external auditing firm as required in respect to Bill 198 and substantive testing over financial statements.
• Assist the VP Internal Audit & Compliance in the creation of the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Assist the VP Internal Audit & Compliance in developing audit methodology and developing and maintaining an audit universe.
• Execute a variety of internal audits including assurance and consulting engagements while ensuring appropriate resources are assigned, risks are understood, and the nature and extent of testing is adequate to support the audit findings and conclusions.
• Ensure audit reports are written to a consistent high standard of quality and are finalized / released within established metrics while documenting clear, concise and objective findings and observations including recommendations that add value to the business by identifying improvement opportunities;
• Follow-up on outstanding findings to assess timeliness and appropriateness of actions taken by management; Lead and supervise a team by providing ongoing coaching, guidance, training and communications to enable and develop each team member;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Internal Audit team members, other control and corporate functions, senior management and other stakeholders;
• Analysis and identification of risks and opportunities;
• Act as an advisor on business initiatives and system implementations;
• Provide internal control and/or internal audit training to key stakeholders, if needed

Qualifications

• Designated Certified Internal Audit (CIA) preferred or professional designation in accounting degree (CA, CPA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (ideally obtained from a CA firm) or IIA accredited Internal Audit department.
• Proven experience working with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Bill 198, COSO 2013 and a good knowledge of IIA Standards required.
• Amazing team player with the ability to work with diverse internal team members and external client groups.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates exhibiting excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and innovation.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects in a time sensitive manner.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.
• An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to present concise reports.
• Ability to follow up and resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

goeasy is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, goeasy is committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada.   Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability 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.

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