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Job Summary
The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the internal controls and processes within Olympia by conducting independent audits. This position supports and executes various responsibilities related to internal audit in accordance with the Olympia’s business objectives and evaluates the control by performing audit tests of the internal procedures.
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor is able to foster relationships throughout the audit process and is committed to ensuring corporate compliance by identifying control deficiencies and recommend solutions for follow up and testing.
Please note that this position requires the individual to be in the office full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold the division and Olympia’s reputation and values, while promoting our motto “With Us, It’s Personal” in all interactions with employees, clients, and business associates.
• Conducting internal audits of divisions and prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations and value-added solutions for corrective actions and process improvements.
• Prepare process documentations such as narratives, flowcharts and control matrices for each division or business unit processes.
• Determine best methods to evaluate controls including design to determine nature of audit procedures required.
• Perform walkthroughs with business and control owners to gain understanding of the respective processes.
• Present clearly and concisely audit results, controls, control deficiencies, remediation actions and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
• Conducting follow up on the audit report to ensure recommendations and corrective actions were implemented.
• Assist with the review to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures and laws.
• Assist with the review and appraisal of electronic data processing programs/systems
• Execute additional projects and/or assigned tasks as requested by management and executives.

Competencies

• Connection - We build long-term relationships by collaborating with our clients and industry participants.
• Accountability - We are a trusted business partner operating with transparency and integrity.
• Innovation - We leverage technology to continuously improve how we serve our customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Competent with finance and information technology functionality, structure, controls, and testing.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage deliverables effectively; time management and prioritizing skills with a focus on meeting deadlines, critically analyzing, solving and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clarify, probe and discuss information.
• Stay updated on audit best practices including regulations and emerging trends.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate consistent professional skepticism.
• Above average people skills to efficiently manage business relationships with a wide rage of leaders and individuals.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism.

Formal education or experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science or related field.
• Three (3)+ years of internal audit experience, preferably within the financial sector with knowledge of internal audit practices, principles, processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Internal Audit designation (CIA) an asset.

Specialized skills or knowledge

• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Office products and internet applications.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background check is required.

With us, It’s Personal