Internal Auditor

Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for innovators in Canada’s economic future. They are seeking an Internal Auditor to support risk-based assurance and advisory engagements, evaluate internal controls, and contribute to a strong risk and control culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Audit function in delivering risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, operations, finance, compliance, and technology (as applicable)
• Support the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate practical recommendations
• Proactively contribute to a strong risk and control culture by partnering with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism
• Maintain internal audit documentation (e.g. working papers, deliverables) in audit management software
• Some administrative tasks related to audit engagements, as required
• Assist in planning and executing audits by performing walkthroughs, documenting processes, and identifying key risks and controls
• Perform testing of controls and transactions (e.g., sampling, re-performance, inquiry, observation) and maintain complete, well-organized workpapers
• Support data gathering and basic analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control issues
• Draft clear observations and help develop practical recommendations and action plans with stakeholders
• Track audit issues and support follow-up testing to validate remediation
• Maintain awareness of relevant standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., IIA Standards, company policies, basic regulatory requirements)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, templates, and knowledge repositories

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, compliance, operations, or risk)
• Working knowledge of internal controls concepts and basic audit techniques is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word; comfort in learning audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms) and data tools
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Progress toward professional certification (e.g., CIA, CFE, CISA) or interest in pursuing one
• Exposure to SOX/ICFR, operational auditing, or compliance testing
• Experience using data analytics (e.g., Excel Power Query/Pivot, SQL, Power BI) is an asset

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

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