Senior Internal Auditor, University Audit Services

Description

University Audit Services within the VP Finance and Services is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Senior Internal Auditor for approximately 1 year.

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in delivering the University's risk-based internal audit program. The position is responsible for independently leading and executing operational, financial, compliance, governance, and advisory engagements, providing objective assurance and insight regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and business processes across the institution.

Operating within a complex and decentralized academic environment, the Senior Internal Auditor applies strong analytical, risk management, and business process assessment skills to identify opportunities for improvement and support sound decision-making. The role works closely with faculties, administrative units, research operations, and senior leadership to assess risks, strengthen controls, and promote effective governance and accountability.

This position requires strong professional judgment, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining objectivity and independence.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Independently lead and execute audit engagements (operational, financial, compliance, governance, and advisory engagements) from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and perform interviews, process walkthroughs, control assessments, testing, and data analytics.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, compliance, and stewardship of University resources.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit findings and recommendations.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to management and facilitate productive discussions regarding action plans.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of management action plans arising from audit engagements.
• Escalate significant risks, control deficiencies, and emerging issues to Internal Audit leadership on a timely basis.
• Build effective working relationships with administrators, faculty leadership, researchers, and business process owners across the University.
• Support the development and execution of the University's annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Participate in enterprise-wide and departmental risk assessments to identify emerging risks and audit priorities.
• Apply data analytics techniques to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and coverage.
• Analyze financial, operational, and research-related data to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, and emerging risks.
• Prepare professional audit reports that clearly articulate risks, impacts, root causes, and practical recommendations.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRMA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, advisory services, or related fields, including demonstrated experience independently leading engagements.
• Experience in public accounting, risk advisory, internal audit, consulting, or other professional services environments is considered an asset.
• Experience working in complex organizations with diverse stakeholder groups. Experience in higher education, public sector, healthcare, or other decentralized environments is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, professional standards, governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of operational, financial, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks and control practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, , including the identification of root causes and development of practical, value-added solutions.
• Proven track record of independently managing multiple concurrent assignments while meeting quality standards, budget expectations, and project timelines.
• Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools to enhance audit effectiveness and organizational insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex risk and control matters clearly and concisely.
• Establishes credibility and effectively influences stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership, through professional judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based recommendations in a decentralized environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and upholds the highest standards of professional integrity and objectivity.
• Exercises sound professional skepticism and judgment by distinguishing between significant and low-risk issues, prioritizing efforts appropriately, and developing practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes while considering operational realities.
  
  

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

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