Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 135119
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
- Have many careers in one Firm.
- Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
- Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
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In this role, you'll work across both external financial and operational internal audit engagements, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience, expand your network, and develop a unique perspective on risk, controls, governance, and financial reporting. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading organizations across industries, you'll use innovative tools, critical thinking, and professional judgment to deliver insights that matter and help clients thrive in an evolving business environment.
What will your typical day look like?
In this role, you will contribute to a range of external and internal audit activities, including:
- Planning and executing external financial statement audit procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards, Deloitte methodologies and engagement requirements.
- Actively participate in all phases of the internal audit delivery process (planning, execution & reporting). This includes drafting proposals and participating in business development efforts to build and generate internal audit and control certification business while interacting with a network of seasoned internal audit practitioners within our client organizations (e.g., Chief Audit Executives, Audit Committees etc.).
- Be responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance on matters of risk management, internal control, governance etc.
- Analyze and diagnose client business issues to develop and recommend creative solutions and employ a structured approach to project management to ensure complete client satisfaction and project profitability.
- Understanding clients’ business processes, transactions, financial reporting environments, governance practices and key risks.
- Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including financial, operational and relevant controls, using established frameworks and criteria.
- Collecting, validating and analyzing financial and operational data; applying critical thinking and professional judgment to identify risks, exceptions, trends and insights.
- Conducting interviews and walkthroughs with client stakeholders, documenting processes and controls, and asking thoughtful questions to challenge assumptions.
- Working with subject matter specialists and cross-service-line teams to address complex accounting, audit, risk, control and industry matters.
- Developing clear, practical and value-added observations and recommendations that support risk mitigation, control enhancement and operational improvement.
- Preparing high-quality working papers, analyses, presentations and reports that clearly support conclusions and meet quality expectations.
- Communicating progress, findings and emerging issues to engagement leaders and clients in a timely, professional and constructive manner.
- Using audit technology, data analytics and visualization tools to improve quality, efficiency and the relevance of insights.
- Contributing to a collaborative team environment through coaching, knowledge sharing, continuous learning and support for colleagues.
About The Team
Our Audit & Assurance teams help clients build trust in financial information and better understand and manage strategic, financial, operational and technology risks. External audit work provides confidence in financial reporting, while internal audit work helps organizations enhance governance, risk management, internal controls and operational effectiveness.
Our Deloitte Internal Audit practice is a world-class internal audit service provider. We bring high impact outcomes to our clients and generate the insight management and Board’s need to navigate today’s complex business environment.
This role offers exposure to different engagement types, and client needs, across a variety of client segments in the Financial Services sector. You will work in a collaborative environment where quality, professional development, apprenticeship, mentorship, inclusion and well-being are central to how teams deliver.
Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
You are someone who brings a combination of the following qualifications and capabilities:
- An undergraduate degree in accounting, business, finance or another relevant discipline.
- Relevant experience in external audit, internal audit. Experience in ICFR and SOX compliance testing and/or delivering PCAOB-compliant audits preferred. The depth of experience required will be aligned with the hiring level.
- Experience working with clients in the following industries: banking and capital markets, insurance and investment management.
- A CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designation, or active progress toward a designation, is preferred. Requirements may be adjusted based on level, market and role needs.
- Knowledge of financial statement audit concepts and/or internal audit practices, including risk assessment, audit planning, controls testing, documentation and reporting.
- Experience with operational audits, internal controls, financial reporting controls or IT controls is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas and tailor messages to different audiences.
- The ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across teams and work effectively with client stakeholders.
- Adaptability, resilience and effective project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning, innovation and evolving audit methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with data analytics or data visualization is an asset.
- For more senior hiring levels, experience reviewing work, coaching team members, leading workstreams or engagements, and managing client relationships is expected.
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $90,000 (Consultant), $67,000 - $110,000 (Senior Consultant) and $74,000 - $129,000 (Assistant Manager), and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You Shape How We Make Impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
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