Senior Auditor

at  York University

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
Recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) accounting designation in good standing.

EXPERIENCE:

5 years related experience.
Audit experience in a public-sector environment or a large highly computerized institution or commercial organization.
Project management experience.
Experience performing data analysis using Excel and Audit Command Language (ACL) software.

SKILLS:

Knowledge
Knowledge of accounting, auditing, finance, and management principles and related practical applications.
Knowledge of statistical sampling techniques, information systems technology, risk management, and internal controls.
Skills
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Proficient planning, organizational, and project management skills to effectively meet deadlines.
Effective interpersonal and networking abilities.
Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
Effective communication skills.
Effective creativity and conceptual skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, risk management, and negotiating skills.
Able to gather pertinent information through interviewing techniques and analytical inspection of data and documents.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor role conducts a full range of operational, financial, information systems, value for money, and compliance audits, along with other activities, to determine compliance with established standards, assess the management of the University’s resources, and ascertain whether sufficient information exists for management to be aware of the risks they face and to make informed decisions. The role evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operational, management and financial reporting systems and internal controls across the University with emphasis on assisting University administration and the Board of Governors in the proper discharge of their duties. The role evaluates the acquisition of, or major changes to, administrative systems, policies and procedures prior to acquisition or implementation, with special emphasis on operational requirements and internal control. The role plays a key role in the Continuous Audit Program by performing audit testing of transactions, obtaining sufficient audit evidence, and identifying areas for continuous improvement in the program. The role also provides input to the development of the annual audit plan and supports the Director, Internal Audit in delivering the annual audit plan.