Senior Internal Auditor

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37 - $66.66 / hour
Job Summary

We are seeking a Full Time, Senior Internal Auditor with a demonstrated background in conducting assurance engagements. You will be responsible for planning and performing a variety of high profile complex and large-scale risk-based internal audit services throughout Fraser Health Authority.

Job Duties:

• Plans and implements a variety of complex and large-scale risk-based internal audits throughout Fraser Health to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Develops audit programs and performs various types of financial, operational, and comprehensive assurance engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and the efficiency of operations.
• Schedules and coordinates audit tasks, monitors audit progress and resolves related issues. Ensures commitments to audit client are met and ensures audit completion in accordance with budget and agreed to timelines.
• Investigates internal systems for deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Conducts highly sensitive investigations under the Whistleblower and/or Theft, Fraud, and Corruption policies.
• Prepares clear and concise audit reports and documents findings; presents and communicates audit results to varying levels of management. Develops and recommends appropriate courses of action to address issues and maintains an effective process to follow up on outstanding issues.
• Conducts advisory engagements by researching best practices and providing valuable information to management.
• Contributes to the continual improvement of processes and tools used by the internal audit department.
• Participates in the development of annual and multi-year audit plans as well as special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a recognized accounting/audit designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRISC)
• Five (5) years' recent, related audit, financial or operational experience in a large and complex environment
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

This position is located at our Central City office, located in Surrey, BC. Hybrid work is available with the option to work from home and in the office.

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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit and Advisory Services, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing a variety of high profile complex and large-scale risk-based internal audit services throughout Fraser Health Authority (FHA). Develops audit programs and performs various types of financial, operational, and other assurance engagements. Conducts audits on internal systems to determine their efficiency and protective value, identifies deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Recommends improvements to existing policies and procedures to ensure that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. Provides advisory and/or investigation related services as required. Services span across all operations at FHA. Key interactions are with directors/managers and staff across FHA regarding internal control compliance and risk matters. Utilizes the results of Internal Audit assignments to influence the direction of internal control resources to areas of improvement on internal control and risk issues. Communicates with representatives from other Health Authorities and provincial government ministries including the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia and the Office of the Controller General of British Columbia regarding best practices, risk management, and internal control matters.

Responsibilities

1. Plans and implements a variety of complex and large-scale risk-based internal audits throughout FH to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
2. Develops audit programs and performs various types of financial, operational, and comprehensive assurance engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and the efficiency of operations.
3. Schedules and coordinates audit tasks, monitors audit progress and resolves related issues. Ensures commitments to audit client are met and ensures audit completion in accordance with budget and agreed to timelines.
4. Audits internal systems for deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Supports varying levels of management and/or the Board in highly sensitive investigations that may be subject to media or legal scrutiny under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)Whistleblower and/or Theft, Fraud and Corruption policies.
5. Assesses risk and provides recommendations to improve existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. Liaises with stakeholders regarding internal control compliance and risk matters, such as the overall quality of internal controls efficiency, risk management, best practices, findings and recommendations of internal audit and risk assessment work.
6. Prepares audit reports and documents findings; presents and communicates audit results to varying levels of management and/or the Board. Develops and recommends appropriate courses of action to address issues and maintains an effective process to follow up on outstanding issues.
7. Supports advisory engagements by researching best practices and providing valuable information to management.
8. Oversees the work of and assists in development of junior staff, providing guidance, assistance and oversight, as required.
9. Contributes to the continual improvement of processes and tools used by the Internal Audit and Advisory Services department.
10. Participates in the development of annual and multi-year audit plans as well as special projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and a recognized accounting/audit/risk designation (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRISC), plus five (5) years’ recent, related audit, financial or operational experience in a large and complex computerized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Applies knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Assurance Standards, and relevant legislation including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act
• Uses expertise and knowledge of current computer-based accounting systems, computer auditing techniques and system applications and databases used in the auditing functions
• Applies knowledge of modern assurance techniques, approaches, methods and practices to ensure effective internal audit systems and processes
• Applies superior persuasion and conflict management skills to achieve support for recommendations
• Establishes plans to execute audit process reviews, and as part of a team, identifies how team decisions are to be successfully reached and followed through to completion
• Uses strong written communication abilities and organizational skills to prepare comprehensive documentation of procedures performed and audit reports
• Uses strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with and present to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired objectives.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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1. Plans and implements a variety of complex and large-scale risk-based internal audits throughout FH to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
2. Develops audit programs and performs various types of financial, operational, and comprehensive assurance engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and the efficiency of operations.
3. Schedules and coordinates audit tasks, monitors audit progress and resolves related issues. Ensures commitments to audit client are met and ensures audit completion in accordance with budget and agreed to timelines.
4. Audits internal systems for deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Supports varying levels of management and/or the Board in highly sensitive investigations that may be subject to media or legal scrutiny under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)Whistleblower and/or Theft, Fraud and Corruption policies.
5. Assesses risk and provides recommendations to improve existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. Liaises with stakeholders regarding internal control compliance and risk matters, such as the overall quality of internal controls efficiency, risk management, best practices, findings and recommendations of internal audit and risk assessment work.
6. Prepares audit reports and documents findings; presents and communicates audit results to varying levels of management and/or the Board. Develops and recommends appropriate courses of action to address issues and maintains an effective process to follow up on outstanding issues.
7. Supports advisory engagements by researching best practices and providing valuable information to management.
8. Oversees the work of and assists in development of junior staff, providing guidance, assistance and oversight, as required.
9. Contributes to the continual improvement of processes and tools used by the Internal Audit and Advisory Services department.
10. Participates in the development of annual and multi-year audit plans as well as special projects.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and a recognized accounting/audit/risk designation (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRISC), plus five (5) years’ recent, related audit, financial or operational experience in a large and complex computerized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Applies knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Assurance Standards, and relevant legislation including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act
• Uses expertise and knowledge of current computer-based accounting systems, computer auditing techniques and system applications and databases used in the auditing functions
• Applies knowledge of modern assurance techniques, approaches, methods and practices to ensure effective internal audit systems and processes
• Applies superior persuasion and conflict management skills to achieve support for recommendations
• Establishes plans to execute audit process reviews, and as part of a team, identifies how team decisions are to be successfully reached and followed through to completion
• Uses strong written communication abilities and organizational skills to prepare comprehensive documentation of procedures performed and audit reports
• Uses strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with and present to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired objectives.