Internal Audit Practitioner

DUTIES

The Internal Audit Practitioner supports the Director, Internal Audit in achieving the purpose of internal auditing as guided by the profession’s Global Internal Audit Standards, “to strengthen TRU’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Governors and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.” Under the direction of the Director, Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Practitioner understands and applies professional standards to perform internal audit engagements and to undertake various administrative duties associated with the audit cycle.

The Internal Audit Practitioner also assists in the development of the Annual TRU Internal Audit Plan, compilation of Audit Committee packages, and supports the department’s Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP).

Keys to the success of the Internal Audit Practitioner are their ability to interpret and apply the Global Internal Audit Standards, develop collaborative relationships, and a willingness to learn. The Internal Audit Practitioner will operate with independence and objectivity, while exercising a high level of discretion, confidentiality and self-leadership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to the effective delivery of internal audit services by:

• Providing input to audit plans in alignment with institutional strategic goals.
• Under the direction of the Director, Internal Audit, assisting in the planning and performing of assigned audit engagements in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards. May also provide advisory input to operational areas.
• Preparing audit documentation and working papers that clearly support audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and recommendations developed.
• Drafting audit reports and/or memos.
• Applying applicable TRU policies, procedures, and external requirements when assessing processes and controls.
• Applying and performing appropriate internal processes, methodologies, and administrative tasks as required throughout the audit cycle.
• Supporting follow-up on management action plans to assess whether agreed-upon corrective actions have been implemented.
• Providing requested analyses and recommendations for ad hoc queries.
• Assisting in developing continuous auditing tests to perform efficient monitoring of key performance indicators.
• Supporting the Director, Internal Audit in the successful implementation and execution of the department’s Quality Assurance Improvement Program.
• Supporting the Director, Internal Audit in departmental performance metric reporting and other Audit Committee preparations.

Contributes to knowledge and understanding of internal audit across the University by:

• Working in collaboration with other units to share knowledge, best practices, and opportunities for improving efficiencies.
• Assisting the Director, Internal Audit, in presenting reports and knowledge sharing as required.
• Participate in student-facing events to promote the internal audit profession.

REPORTS TO
Director, Internal Audit

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Qualifications & Experience:

• Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) Designation, or currently in pursuit, required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Designation, or Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or foreign equivalent as deemed by employer), is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Examples of related fields include business administration, information technology, data analytics, privacy, law, risk management, governance, engineering, or public administration.
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, controls, data analytics, or related assurance/advisory work. Individuals without experience but with the required designation and degree may be considered.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong Report writing and editing skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of TRU policies and guidelines.
• Experience with complex data analytics for large amounts of financial and other data.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and the ability to keep up to date in best practices for internal audit.
• Experience with data analytics audit software.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), including Microsoft Co-Pilot and AI technologies.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and short timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.