Job Details

Description

Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

Duties

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, this role is responsible for providing an independent and objective evaluation of the Town’s operations, internal controls, and risk management processes. This position is responsible for supporting the Council approved Internal Audit work plan and perform the planning and development of the audit program and testing and reporting phases of an audit in accordance with the auditing standards. As the Specialist, Internal Audit you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure that audit plans are comprehensive and address key areas of risks.
• Conduct independent and objective audit engagements (i.e., compliance, financial, operational, and money for value) to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of Town processes/programs/services to mitigate risk
• Develop audit programs and procedures that align with the Town’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and document end to end walkthroughs to assess the design effectiveness of key control activities
• Perform detailed audit procedures/tests, including conducting interviews, observing process execution, conducting data analytics, and assessing compliance with policies and legislation to identify potential significant control weaknesses
• Prepare written audit reports that detail findings, implications, and recommendations for improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to management, providing guidance on best practices in internal control and risk management
• Provide assurance around new and emerging risks owing to legislative changes, technology disruption, third party-vendors & reputational risks in the external environment, and deliver timely insights to help drive strategic planning
• Responsible for assisting Council in holding itself and the Town administration accountable for the quality of stewardship over public funds and for achievement of value for money in municipal operations.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced professional with a post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a Business-related field. Our ideal candidate has minimum of three-five (3-5) years progressive experience in in governmental or public sector auditing. Professional designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, referring only major problems to the supervisor and strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. We are seeking an individual with superior organizational skills with specialized attention to detail to avoid errors, the ability to meet deadlines and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate for Specialist, Internal Audit will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).

This position offers a salary range of $96,512.66 to $120,640.83 plus a competitive benefit package.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.  If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until May 20th, 2025, 12:00PM EST.