Internal Auditor

Overview

Pembina’s Internal Audit department is seeking a qualified and experienced Internal Auditor. Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be accountable for planning and carrying out risk-based audits designed to add value and improve internal operations of Pembina as defined in the annual Internal Audit Plan and assigned by the Manager Internal Audit. Such engagements include, yet are not limited to operational, information technology, financial, compliance, internal control, fraud, and governance reviews. 

Responsibilities

• Continual risk assessment across the business, and an aptitude to stay abreast of organizational change and impacts on the Internal Audit Work Plan.
• Ability to compose and execute Internal Audit Work plans and appropriately manage the internal audit stages.
• For each audit, articulate a value-added Scope, and Objectives with supporting Work Program and procedures.
• Ability to assess audit results succinctly, and accurately document audit findings.
• Complete thorough working paper documentation/evidence.
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes based on audit outcomes, to minimize risks.
• Provide objective, practical, and cost-effective audit recommendations.
• Prepare compelling quality and actionable draft audit reports for Internal Audit management review; audit reports must articulate objective audit results to a broad range of stakeholders and the benefit to the area/activity of recommendations and cost efficiency opportunities.
• Produce quality audit reports following the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) and standards.
• Verbally communicate audit results to stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor the status of internal audit issues and recommendations, including follow-up on prior audit recommendations to relevant management.
• Participate in other internal audit special projects, as required.
• Maintain a comprehensive and current understanding of Pembina’s control environment, key risk areas, and interdependencies between business processes, systems, and business areas.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Pembina, including its supporting Governance processes and systems.  (e.g., Management of Change, OMS, Project Delivery Governance Lifecycle).
• Promote the Internal Audit function within the organization; and
• Contribute to an environment that promotes inclusion and diversity.
   

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science/MIS, Engineering, and/or Business/Data Analytics.
• Progressive professional experience directly related to Internal Audit, internal controls, IT, data analytics, and/or risk management.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is required; CPA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant professional certification would be considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to tailor communications to the right audiences and communicate clearly and professionally to all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing using appropriate terminology and communication methods.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and project management skills to be able to prioritize multiple audit projects.
• Previous experience in the energy sector, auditing, and/or public practice accounting firm.
• Possess a real passion for mitigating risk and aptitude to leverage problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills for root cause analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of professional internal auditing and ethical standards demonstrated strong technical audit competence, and risk-based auditing methodologies (i.e., audit procedures, audit sampling techniques, internal controls, risk management, the IIA IPPF, and data analytic techniques).
• In-depth knowledge of Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) frameworks and related risk management, project management, and governance frameworks is required (e.g., COSO 2013, COBIT).
• Aptitude for overall business acumen, and a detailed understanding of general business processes.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and SAP working knowledge.
• Diligent and detail-oriented documentation skills.
• Proficiency in report writing.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain independence and objectivity in the performance of audits. 
• Passion for continuous improvements.