Senior Internal Auditor

Working with our government client, Staffworks is looking to hire an experienced Sr. Internal Auditor for a 6-month contract position.

Location: Hybrid- Downtown Toronto (at least 3 days in office)

Position Type: Contract – 6 months

Pay Range - $70 - $80/hr

Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor provides expert advisory, risk management, business consulting, and assurance services to support senior leadership in achieving strategic and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consulting services and advice on risk management strategies, control frameworks, and organizational processes.

Conduct and lead internal audits, investigations, and assurance projects, including compliance, operational, and financial audits.

Assess and evaluate risks, identify process improvements, and make recommendations to enhance governance and internal controls.

Develop and implement risk assessment tools and quality assurance methods tailored to organizational needs.

Engage with senior stakeholders to provide expert analysis, communicate findings, and support continuous improvement.

Oversee or coordinate audit teams, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with professional standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Professional designation in accounting, auditing, or risk management (e.g., CPA, CIA).

Extensive experience conducting internal audits and applying risk management principles.

Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, accounting standards (GAAP, PSAB), and audit methodologies.

Proficiency in data analytics tools such as IDEA or ACL.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit-related software tools.

SOC (System and Organization Controls)/ SOC 2 certification would be considered an asset..