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This includes, operational, compliance, and financial audits/reviews.\nAssist the SVP and CIA, in designing and creating the annual audit plans,\nMaintaining the Audit Universe and keeping it up to date\nPresenting ad-hoc to the Board/ACC\nManaging and coaching Internal Audit Operations Team\nManaging co-source arrangements\nExecuting technical audits\nExecuting technical data analytics on engagements/audits\nTraining IA Department on best practices and enhancing Internal Audit Processes\nInternal Control Training - Develop and update the Internal Control Training module for HR to use as the annual training requirement for Foresters North America and UK staff on internal controls and risk\nBenchmarking the Internal Audit Department for best practices\nHorizon scanning\nManage, schedule and execute the annual audit plan by ensuring that audit activities are completed on time and on budget \nEnsure audit engagements run efficiently and manage audit engagements as necessary.\nReview of audits to ensure that they are completed in accordance with IIA’s generally accepted audit practices and procedures and are conducted rigorously and consistently, following the IA Manual standards \nReview and approve the audit plans for all audits\nReview the data analytics performed on all audit engagements\nReview of the draft audit report, ensuring the timely distribution of the final report to Foresters Management \nEvaluation of audit findings and recommendations to senior management for changes to process and systems that will minimize risk, improve performance and productivity and ensure that the organization complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards as well as suggestions to improve the organization’s controls\nReview the completeness and accuracy of all audit reports (including ensuring the findings are correctly stated in the reports)\nWork with the AVP IT Audit in reviewing integrated (IT/Operational) audits\nProvide leadership, direction and guidance to the team, to consistently maintain high levels of integrity and morale\nProvide feedback and coaching to team by:\nConducting a review of their performance, at the end of each audit\nConducting a formal annual performance review\nCoach and develop team on the job to improve skills and career training including helping them resolve problems and develop training programs (in areas of development)\nAssist the SVP and CIA in the development of the annual department budget\nAnnual review of the IA Manual, update audit programs (including risks assessments, developing the audit approach and scope of audit testing) and guidelines that document methods and routines followed\nAs assigned, work on audit engagements, including IT Audits, and special projects (e.g. special reviews, consultations, and other assignments) independently\nOn a quarterly basis report on “follow-up” testing of management action items established in previous audits\nAssist the SVP and CIA in the preparation of the quarterly reports to the Audit Committee of the Board\nManage the Quality Assessment reviews and Improvement Program, review and update the Audit Universe, and lead the annual IA training week\nTime reporting on a weekly basis\nDevelop working relationships with business units leaders (AVP or higher), such as Operations, IT, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Risk and Actuarial\nAs assigned, participate as one of Internal Audit’s representatives on Foresters strategic, operational and information systems projects or committees\nAs assigned, conduct or participate in on-site audits of North American (Canada and US) or UK subsidiaries and Third Party Administrators\nAs assigned, participate in external audit assistance or other regulatory work assignments\nAs assigned, conduct data analytics or support work assignments or special projects\nAs assigned, conduct quality reviews of the audit files\nAs assigned, conduct internal control education and manage the training program\nAs assigned, review the target operating model\nOther responsibilities such as special projects, investigations or other activities under the direction of the SVP and CIA\nAs needed, perform the responsibilities/accountabilities of the Audit Senior Manager or other audit staff\nDevelop a culture assessment - complete IA benchmarking analytics\nDevelop IA reporting on themes and audit results for presentation to the Executive Committee. \nStay current with new and developing approaches to audit and provide recommendations for changes.\nKey Qualifications\nMinimum university degree or community college diploma in accounting, finance or business\nProfessional designation e.g. CPA (CA, CGA, CMA), CIA or equivalent\nMinimum 10 years’ experience in external and/or internal auditing in the financial services industry (insurance and/or asset management preferred). This experience should include risk-based audit planning, execution, file completion, reporting and supervision/management of audit staff.\nFamiliarity with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards of Practice and must be considering or be in the process of pursuing a CIA designation\nGeneral understanding of regulatory environment in North America and the United Kingdom\nExcellent verbal and written communication, specifically audit report writing and should be technically proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio)\nExperience with IDEA, ACL or similar data analysis software would be an asset\nExperience with Xcellerator software would be an asset\nExperience with TeamMate audit management software would be an asset\nStrong risk assessment, evaluation and negotiation skills\nStrong interpersonal, coaching, leadership skills and a commitment to talent development\nMust have excellent planning, project management and organizational skills\nMust have an ability to travel, as required, within Canada, US and the UK within 1-2 weeks’ notice\nMust have a valid passport and unrestricted access to enter the US and the UK\nUp to 30% travel per year within North American and/or to the United Kingdom may be required\nFLMI or CISA designation an asset\nExperience with IT audits an asset\nLOMA or life insurance experience an asset\nSalary Range:\n$150,000.00 - $190,000.00The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance.\nPlease note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.\nEqual Opportunity Employment and Inclusion - at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.\nForesters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email  in advance of your appointment.\nThank you for choosing Foresters. 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