Audit Manager, It Infrastructure

Conducts audit engagements to critically assess management and internal control processes, approving the nature, extent and timing of the audit, its execution and the formulation of insightful audit reports. Reports on audits to provide clear, concise and memorable insights on issues and potential issues to assist management in fulfilling mandates. This work provides vital assurance to the Board of Directors and senior management on the quality of internal control systems and reduces the risk of loss and reputational damage to the Company. This work is instrumental in identifying unacceptable/high risk circumstances that could lead to material impact on profitability or reputation. Provides independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance systems and processes to support senior management and the Board in protecting BMO and its reputation.

• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks. This may encompass individual audits and broader capstone audits of Enterprise level functions/processes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications:
• Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment.
• Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude.
• Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Typically between 5+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication.
• Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.
• Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it’s Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives.
• Professional designations or business designation such as CIA, CPA-Audit.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes.

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