Senior Auditor Job at Amex (Toronto)

Job Description

Our Internal Audit group is seeking a Senior Auditor to assess financial, operational, and technological risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong problem- solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to utilize effective challenge when conducting audit work. The role will be based in Toronto, Canada.

Job Responsibility

Participate as a key team member on audit projects, independently owning audit tasks such as documenting processes under review, developing workpapers, and executing audit tests in accordance with policies and procedures
Assist Senior Managers / Managers in the execution of assigned audit tasks in line with American Express' Internal Audit procedures, internal policies and standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the audit lifecycle with guidance
maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including data analytics literacy skills, technology, and banking best practices
Review prior audit results and relevant business monitoring materials to support Audit Planning activities
executes and actively participates in walkthroughs by asking thoughtful questions, leveraging effective challenge and critical thinking
Execute audit tests (e.g., process, governance, oversight testing) and clearly document test results in accordance with internal policies and procedures to evaluate the control design and effectiveness
draft work papers, demonstrating the ability to use automated work papers and other department and company tools
Identify and escalate issues as appropriate throughout testing and audit execution
draft audit issue documentation
Develop an understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
Document and evaluate audit observations and findings
support routine client status meetings, audit request, and other administrative tasks
Understand how corrective actions / Management Action Plans (MAPs) are impactful and sustainable
execute validation of MAPs
Communicate task status, roadblocks, challenges, and potential solutions to Senior Managers/Managers and leadership as appropriate
Demonstrate ability to work proactively and take initiative on next steps
Provide guidance to staff auditors and review and provide feedback on work as appropriate
Understand how to draft test steps, audit findings, and the audit report and drafts as needed with guidance

Requirements

3+ years of audit experience
Prior experience working at a Big Four
Understanding of Canadian legal and regulatory mandates for financial institutions, financial and accounting industry standards and guidance/best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
Works independently, within the team and across various teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities
Learns how to break-down problems into components, and solve using data analysis, process, risk control knowledge, and experience to drive risk-based conclusions and decisions
Develops knowledge and experience in applying control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle
Develops understanding of regulations, regulatory risks, accounting, and financial industry best practices, including technology and data implications
Travel may be required in limited circumstances

Nice to have

Relevant audit and professional certifications (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), etc.
Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), information systems / technology, and scorecards / dashboards, etc.
Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization

What we offer

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

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