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Port of Vancouver Senior internal auditor in Vancouver, British Columbia
JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORESUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.
The senior internal auditor is a member of the internal audit department that provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to port authority management and the Board. lnternal audit's services aim to support the execution of the port authority's strategy through a risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Under the direction of the manager, internal audit, this position works closely with the director, risk management & assurance and internal audit's co-source partner; and is responsible for actively supporting all aspects of the internal audit process.
What youdo:
Performingpreliminary risk assessment to understand the audit environment, including keybusiness risks and controls.
Conductingengagement planning and preparing audit program for each engagement.
Executingaudit procedures under the direction of the manager, internal audit or the director,risk management & assurance, including preparing detailed audit workingpapers, developing testing procedures for diverse audits that require the useof critical thinking skills and application of sound judgement and conductinginterviews with stakeholders involved in the audit process.
Participatingin the assessment of audit findings, and for the purposes of drafting the auditreport, articulate preliminary audit observations and develop the directionalrecommendations to management.
Complyingwith the relevant professional standards during performance of individualduties and responsibilities
Ensuringinternal audit files, working papers and records are up-to-date and properlyfiled.
Proactivelycontributing to the professionalization and continuous improvement of the internalaudit function.
Buildingand maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholders to better enablethe execution of the internal audit plan.
Activelyparticipate in internal audit's follow-up activities to monitor and documentthe progress of management's remediation efforts.
Preparingperiodical remediation status reports for the director, risk management & assurance,executive leadership and the audit and risk management committee.
Performingvalidation procedures, under the direction of the manager, internal audit, toconfirm remediation effectiveness as applicable.
What you bring:
Abachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., business, commerce, accounting,finance, or equivalent)
Aprofessional accounting/audit risk designation in good standing (e.g., CPA,ClA, CISA, CRISC, CFE or equivalent). Preference may be given to applicants whohave a certified internal auditor (ClA) designation in good standing.
Minimumof four (4) years of progressively senior level internal auditing experience,in a diversified corporate environment or with a large public practice firm.
Demonstratedcomputer proficiency. Experience with computer assisted analytics and JDEdwards ERP are considered assets.
Demonstratedability to understand the broader economic, strategic and operations issuesfacing the business.
Musthave strong leadership qualities, an attention to detail and analytical skills.
Mustbe collaborative, team-oriented, self-motivated, performance driven, multi-tasker,and confident.
Mustpossess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectivelyinterface with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Mustbe able to balance an "independent, objective" perspective whiletaking a collaborative approach towards working with the organization.
Mustpossess a sound understanding of risk, internal controls, and businessfinancial discipline.
Musthave a can-do approach to tasks and challenges complemented with asolutions-driven attitude.
Mustbe creative, hardworking, focused on results, and known and respected for theirintegrity, strong ethics, and great ability to build trusting relationships.
What we offer:
We offer a robust total rewards package including:
Market-competitive basesalaries and variable incentive plan
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Flexible remote workprogram
Earned time off program
Paid vacation andpersonal care leave
Learning, development,and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly, unique, andrespectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Exempt, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions.
MARINE TRANSPORTSECURITY CLEARANCE
The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance when specific projects require this position to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
This is Canadian-based employment,and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record,credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .