Director, Internal Audit

Location: Langley on site (hybrid)

About the Opportunity:

We are a prestigious public organization located in British Columbia seeking a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Director, Internal Audit. This unique role is not merely about filing a vacancy; it is a chance to build and lead a department, shape processes, foster relationships, and establish SOPs in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

The Role:

As the Director, Internal Audit, you will be responsible for all activities related to the Internal Audit initiatives of the organization. Your duties will encompass developing internal audit policies/procedures and standards, implementing a broad, risk-based Internal Audit Plan (IAP), and supervising its completion. You will ensure that the IAP meets their operational, governance and risk management organizational goals. A critical part of your responsibility will involve managing the Disclosures program and providing regular updates to the Audit Committee. Your direct reporting lines include the Board, CFO, and Chair of the Committee. In this central role, you will assume comprehensive responsibility for:

1. Directing and administering for all activities within the Internal Audit department.
2. Designing and recommending an inclusive and efficient risk-based Internal Audit Plan (IAP).
3. Ensuring the successful implementation and monitoring of the IAP.
4. Supervising, guiding, and assessing the performance of direct reports to ensure team alignment.
5. Representing the Internal Audit team to senior management, the Audit, and Finance Committees, the Board of Governors, and other contacts.
6. Creating internal audit policies/procedures and standards.
7. Effectively managing the Disclosures program.
8. Regularly updating management and the Audit Committee on the program findings.
9. Maintaining an in-depth understanding of the institution's strategic plan and related risk profiles to prioritize the strategic direction of the Internal Audit department.
10. Actively participating in executive management meetings and Audit Committee meetings.
11. Ensuring timely reviews of Internal Audit's scope of activities, engagements, and resource requirements with the CFO and Audit Committee.
12. Fostering strong cross-functional working relationships with leaders across the organization.
13. Managing budgets and outsourcing audits within the department, as needed, by regularly reviewing performance against contract deliverables.
14. Conducting investigations of allegations of wrongdoing or irregularity, as required.