Internal Audit Specialist

Who We Are

Great banking should feel effortless. The kind where things just work, the right information is easy to find, and the next step feels natural. At YNCU, we’re focused on making banking simpler, more intuitive, and more useful in the moments that matter. So instead of making people think about how banking works, we make it feel like it just does. That’s one of the ways we show care.

YNCU was created by working people and small business owners who pooled their money to make affordable financial services available to one another. They weren’t just customers - they were our founders. That spirit still shapes how we work today.

Innovation is part of our history, too. Credit unions helped introduce some of Canada’s earliest banking innovations, and that mindset continues at YNCU. We’re always looking for unmet needs, better ways to serve members, and simpler experiences that make banking easier to understand and use.

The Role

The Internal Audit Specialist works closely with the Director, Internal Audit to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Internal Audit program, including but not limited to: adherence to annual audit charter & work plans, audit documentation, performing various department, process and branch audits, and assisting with required reporting. This position is part of a team that provides objective assurance to Management and the Board of Directors on the effectiveness of all controls to ensure key business risks are managed appropriately and that the systems of internal controls are operating effectively which includes the evaluation of internal controls, the application of risk reduction strategies and other governance activities to create value, stability and sustainability for the Credit Union.

To achieve these objectives, this position brings a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Reviews all operational areas, business units, accounting procedures, credit processes, physical operations inspection, test staff knowledge, compliance and adherence to policy. Includes periodic travel to branch and corporate locations across Ontario
• Contribute to the development, review and distribution of audit reporting to all business units and a summary of outstanding issues to the Audit Committee and Chief Leadership Team through the Vice President, Internal Audit
• Responsible to ensure audit findings and recommendations are appropriate, timely and shared with business units. Ensures that all audit findings, exceptions and proposed adjustments in working papers, are adequately documented and reviewed by the Director, Internal Audit and Vice President, Internal Audit
• Establish audit link with ERM by facilitating detailed process and internal controls registry
• Contributes to the continual improvement of the Internal Audit program through staff education, staff awareness training and internal audit skill development as appropriate
• Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies as directed by the Director, Internal Audit and as appropriate, to provide information, demonstrate internal control processes and assist in finalizing audit reports and documentation
• Maintain awareness of changes to laws, regulations or guidance affecting the Credit Union
• Responsible to ensure that audit activity is compliant with professional Audit and reporting standards, performance targets, budgets, mandate and timelines
• Other duties as required
  
  

This position is for an existing vacancy within our team.

What we are looking for

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting or Auditing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) plus years of related Internal Audit experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• CIA, CPA or willing to pursue a CIA.
• Understanding of compliance requirements and knowledge of financial services
• Must have a valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable available vehicle
• Must be bondable
  
  

The compensation offered to the successful applicant for this role will be determined by the candidate’s relevant skills and experience and internal equity. More information about our total rewards package will be available during the hiring process.

Reports to: Director, Internal Audit

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Work Location: Corporate, Kitchener (Hybrid)

 

What You’ll Love About Working Here

 

At YNCU, you are more than an employee. You are part of a purpose driven team that strengthens local communities and champions the credit union difference. We believe banking locally matters, and every day our team helps members build stronger financial futures through personalized advice, trusted relationships, and community support.

 

As a people first organization, we are committed to an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Through professional development, wellness initiatives, volunteering, and collaborative team experiences, we invest in our people because they are at the heart of everything we do. Programs like our Good Neighbours Employee Volunteer Program and Monthly Staff Donation Draws give employees a direct voice in supporting the causes that matter most to them and their communities

 

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative culture that values authenticity, growth, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Some benefits that will support you:

• Competitive compensation and incentive programs
• 100% employer-paid health benefits
• Wellness benefits and resources to help you thrive both at work and at home, including mental health support, fitness programs, wellness breaks, and mindfulness resources
• 7% Matching pension plan
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Ongoing learning, training, and development opportunities
• A free banking account and preferred employee rates on lending and investment products
• Recognition and community engagement programs
• Paid volunteer opportunities and community involvement initiatives
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
  
  

Employer Awards and Recognitions

• Certified B Corporation® organization committed to social and environmental impact
• 2025 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers
• Waterloo Area’s Top Employers 2025
• The Career Directory 2025: Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates
• 2025 Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employer
• Ontario Living Wage Network
  
  

Check out our current openings at https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/yncu/CANDIDATEPORTAL

YNCU strives to be a diverse workplace refle
ctive of the communities that we live in. We are committed to a diverse workforce and invite everyone to apply. YNCU makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

YNCU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national, provincial, or municipal laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Your Neighbourhood Credit Union will provide accommodations for persons with disabilities, where needed, to support their participation in our recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at careers@yncu.com.