Internal Auditor

Job SummaryThis position supports and executes various responsibilities related to internal audit in accordance with the Olympia’s business objectives. The Internal Auditor evaluates control effectiveness and performs tests and audit procedures which includes ongoing reviews.Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor should have an ability to foster confidentiality and be committed to ensuring corporate compliance by identifying control deficient and recommend solutions in the audit reports.The primary job duties and responsibilities:Upholds the division and organization’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 “Olympia” divisions and preparing draft and final audit reports.Maintaining documentation to record completed work.Identifying potential control deficiencies and recommend value added solutions for inclusion in the audit report.Conducting follow up related to outstanding recommendations from audit reports.Assisting in the review of the corporate systems established to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and other requirements.Assisting in the review and appraisal of electronic data processing programs/systemsExecuting additional projects as required.QualificationsFormal Education or EquivalentA post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science or related fieldAny Internal Audit designations CIA (preferable)Years of ExperienceA minimum of three (3) years of internal audit experience with an Audit Firm or within a financial institution.CompetenciesKnowledge of audit related practices, principles, processes, procedures and techniques.Competent with information technology functionality, structure, controls and testing.Able to apply moderately complex procedures and/or understanding of processes in a specialty area or analytical processes.Excellent organizational and time management skills to multitask while effectively prioritizing.Effective communication skills to obtain, clarify, probe and discuss information.Strong writing organizational and time management skills.High degree of personal integrity, ethics and professionalism.An ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.Specialized skills, knowledge or certificationsIntermediate level with Outlook and Microsoft Office products and internet applicationSuccessful completion of a Criminal Background check is requiredReasons why you should join Olympia’s team, and why Olympia has been selected as one of Alberta’s Top Employers from 2011 – 2022:Olympia Financial established the Olympia Charity Foundation to allow employees to be directly involved in deciding how and to whom their charitable funds are donated – the charity’s main source of funds are employee donations, which are all matched by the organization.Olympia Financial offers a generous health spending account, equivalent to five percent of an employee’s annual salary, to a maximum of $7,500.Health Wellness Account is a personalized wellness health program that provides employees with a taxable allowance to spend on wellness-related activities and products. The purpose of the plan is to promote employee wellness and expense categories include nutrition, fitness, personal development, and mental health.Employee Share Ownership plan available with company matching.

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