Manager, Internal Audit
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- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a key leadership role and reports directly to the Director, Internal Audit. The Manager, Internal Audit partners closely with senior management and the Audit & Finance Committee, providing independent insights that support informed decision-making and organizational accountability.Job DescriptionWhat You’ll DoLead Audit Planning & Execution
- Contribute to and lead the execution of the Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP)
- Manage end-to-end internal audit engagements (financial, operational, compliance, and IT)
- Oversee audit work, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to IIA Standards
- Review workpapers, findings, and audit reports for accuracy and impact
- Identify and assess key and emerging organizational risks
- Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
- Recommend practical, risk-based improvements and best practices
- Monitor remediation of audit findings and validate management action plans
- Provide independent insights to senior leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee
- Advise leaders on risk mitigation strategies and control design
- Contribute to enterprise risk management and governance initiatives
- Participate in cross-functional committees and organizational initiatives
- Coach, mentor, and develop internal audit staff
- Oversee work allocation and resource utilization
- Support recruitment, performance management, and capability development
- Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization
- Collaborate with Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, and other oversight functions
- Communicate audit findings clearly and effectively to executive audiences
- Play a critical role in strengthening organizational governance and risk management
- Influence strategic decisions at the executive and committee level
- Lead and grow a talented internal audit team
- Challenging, team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
- Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or public accounting
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership or managerial experience
- Experience leading risk-based audit plans in large or complex organizations
- Proven experience advising senior leadership and Audit Committees
- Strong understanding of IIA Standards and professional best practices
- Knowledge of COSO, COBIT, ISO, and related control and governance frameworks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder influencing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent)
- At least one professional certification required (CIA and/or CPA preferred):