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Scotiabank First Nations/Metis/Inuit: Audit Manager, Enterprise Functions Audit in Toronto, Ontario
First Nations/Metis/Inuit: Audit Manager, Enterprise Functions Audit
Requisition ID: 208596
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Posted pursuant to Scotiabank’s Special Measure Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.
While you must be an Indigenous person in order to submit your resume, participation is completely voluntary. Please use the definition below to make sure you’re eligible and open to self-identifying as Indigenous person:
Indigenous Peoples include First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. Only those Indigenous peoples who come from Canada should identify themselves as belonging to this designated group.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the Audit Function globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.
Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Accountabilities
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Act primarily as Team Participant or in some cases act as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) on assignments of low to medium complexity for assigned projects, processes and units.
Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
Execute assigned audit activities independently as a team member under the direction of the OIC on assignments. This includes completion of audit testing, discussions with management and documentation of work performed.
Executes, plans and reports on the assigned audit projects. Obtains a thorough understanding of the business/unit/process and associated risks, develops a risk-based audit plan/procedures, and schedules timing and resources.
Delivers end-to- end process of the execution of the audit, and ensures nature and extent of testing is appropriate to support the objective, scope and overall opinion. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensures internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.
Ensures audit results are gathered, determine the root cause of the problem and the associated impact and report accordingly. Review/edit reports and summarize issues. Present an overview of the audit results and findings to line management.
Ensures audit reports are written to a consistent high standard and are finalized within established department metrics.
Execute agreed upon procedures for specific projects or investigations of a low to moderate complexity and/or confidential nature. May assist other audit staff in more complex projects that Audit may be requested to perform. Plan, document and seek agreement in advance to the project approach and confirm conclusions upon completion in writing.
Manage self-development by confirming/communicating job expectations, identifying mentors/coaches and enquiring about training needs, ensuring timely completion of performance appraisals and manages assigned staff.
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
The Enterprise Functions Audit Group is accountable for audits of Global Finance, Global Risk Management (Enterprise, Operational and Third Party Risks), Global Human Resources, Legal and Governance, and ESG. The Group contributes to building and supporting the “community of practice” for audits of these areas. This is done by ensuring appropriate audit coverage globally, establishing standard audit procedures, providing advice & counsel on planning memos, audit issues and reports, identifying and reporting on systemic issues/themes and contributing to the quarterly opinion to the Audit and Conduct Review Committee
Education/Experience
Proficient at applying risk-based auditing standards, practices, techniques, processes and methodologies to performance and review of audits.
Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments of each of the audit units globally, as required for specific areas of assigned responsibility.
Ability to supervise multiple projects at any given time.
Developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to work with staff and management at various levels.
Good people management and coaching/development skills.
Good analytical skills and proficiency in the use of data analytic or visualization tools.
Ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.
University degree in business, finance, economics, accountancy, or similar area required.
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) or technical / professional designations (CFA, MBA, CIA) desired.
Internal or external audit experience required.
Don’t have everything above? That’s okay! We have a full training program and would love to hear from you anyway!
What’s In It For You?
The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, Métis Scotiabankers and their allies when joining our Indigenous Employee Resource Group.
A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:
A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
A competitive compensation and benefits package
Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you
$10,000 annually dedicated to your well-being
Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave
Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax || Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon
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