Internal Auditor – Banking; CPA

Position: Internal Auditor – Banking (CPA)
Location: Waterloo

Internal Auditor – Banking (CPA)
Experienced audit professional sought for a hybrid opportunity in the insurance industry, supporting banking and financial risk audits. This role focuses on risk-based audit execution, financial controls testing, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic corporate environment. Ideal for a CPA/CA with 3–5 years of banking audit experience.
What is in it for you:
• Salaried: $32-36 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $39-43 per hour.

• 6-month contract.

• Full-time position: hours per week.

• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.

• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and executing audit projects in accordance with department standards.

• Conduct interviews with management to understand risks within business units and support the development of audit programs to evaluate these risks.

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps or improvement areas.

• Prepare audit reports, including executive summaries and detailed findings, and provide practical, value-added recommendations to strengthen risk management and operational efficiency.

• Present audit findings and recommendations to business unit management, resolve complex or contentious issues, and achieve agreement on appropriate action plans.

• Follow up on open audit issues to ensure timely resolution and proper remediation.

• Support external auditors by completing assigned work and providing required documentation.

• Contribute to key risk audits, project risk audits, emerging risk audits, financial controls testing, and special audit projects.

• Maintain independence while collaborating with management to enhance risk oversight and governance practices.
What you will need to succeed:
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• Recognized professional designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or CIA.

• 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably within banking or financial services.

• Strong knowledge of banking operations and financial services processes.

• Demonstrated understanding of audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and project management principles.

• Proven ability to plan and execute audit programs, develop documentation, and complete assignments within deadlines and budget constraints.

• Experience supporting external audit requirements and documentation requests.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business processes, identify risk implications, and provide practical recommendations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Sound professional judgment and strong relationship-building capabilities.

• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.