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VP, Internal Audit Jobs in Duncan, Canada at Envision Financial
We are currently seeking a VP, Internal Audit to join our team.
The VP, Internal Audit is a senior leader within the Internal Audit function, reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit and Chief Auditor (Chief Auditor). The role provides both strategic and operational leadership across a significant portion of the internal audit portfolio and is accountable for translating the internal audit strategy into execution. As a trusted advisor to management, the VP provides independent insight on governance, risk management, and controls, while helping advance the effectiveness and maturity of the function.
This role works closely with the Chief Auditor to shape the Annual Internal Audit Plan, evolve methodologies, and ensure delivery of high-quality, risk-based assurance and advisory work. The VP oversees a portfolio of audit activities aligned to the Cooperative Bank’s strategic priorities and risk profile, builds strong relationships with management and stakeholders, and supports the ongoing evolution of the internal audit function in response to regulatory expectations, emerging risks and leading practices.
Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day
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Provides leadership to a team of Internal Audit professionals including recruitment, onboarding, talent strategy, succession planning and building leadership bench strength across the function. Coaches and develops team through ongoing training, knowledge sharing, goal setting and performance management. Drives alignment of team objectives with the broader Internal Audit strategy and enterprise priorities.
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Assists the Chief Auditor in developing and operationalizing the Internal Audit strategy, ensuring alignment to the Cooperative Bank’s strategic plan and evolving risk landscape. Leads key initiatives in collaboration with other internal audit leaders, to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency and innovation (. data analytics, automation). Brings external perspective by staying current on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and leading practices and in collaboration with the Chief Auditor embeds these into Internal Audit methodology and Audit Plan as appropriate.
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Oversees and successfully delivers a significant portfolio of risk-based audit and advisory engagements aligned with the Annual Audit Plan. Provides end-to-end accountability for engagement quality, including scoping, execution, and reporting, ensuring alignment to IIA standards and internal quality expectations. Oversees the design and continuous improvement of audit programs to address emerging risks, regulatory changes, and evolving business processes. Ensures appropriate resourcing, prioritization, and delivery against audit commitments.
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Builds and maintains strong relationships with all levels of management and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on risk, controls and governance matters. Proactively provides insights on emerging risks and themes identified through audit work and contributes to enterprise risk discussions. Accountable for the clear, concise communications and engagement reporting. Supports reporting to stakeholders (. Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, management committees) to ensure timely remediation of key risks.
Supports the Chief Auditor in engagement with executive leadership and the Audit Committee, including contributing to materials and participating in discussions on complex and sensitive matters., audit findings, and recommendations. Attends and reports to project steering and management committees on internal controls, risk management, and governance issues at the direction of the Chief Auditor. May support presenting audit topics as learning sessions to executive leadership or the Audit Committee, as applicable.
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Plays a key role in providing advice and guidance to management on managing and mitigating risks through effective internal controls and processes. Provides guidance to business on strengthening controls and mitigating risks, while maintaining appropriate…
Title: VP, Internal Audit
Company: Envision Financial
Location: Duncan, Canada
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