Director - Internal Audit

Description

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We are seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead the vision and strategy of the TELUS Internal Audit department which provides Internal Audit assurance across TELUS and its subsidiaries. The role involves helping to ensure the effective and efficient operation of TELUS' control environment, as well as the appropriate management and safeguarding of assets. The Director, who reports to the Vice President Risk Management & Chief Internal Auditor, will oversee a diverse team and manage the day-to-day operations of the Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assurance over TELUS' risk management, control and governance processes to the Audit Committee and Senior Management by developing and executing a risk-based internal audit program and ensuring appropriate audit coverage of TELUS' key risks
• Ensure that accurate and timely Audit Committee reports are produced on a quarterly basis and as otherwise needed
• Implementation of TELUS' three level risk assessment process, including continual process improvement, ensuring appropriate communication of results to stakeholders, and recalibration as required, minimum quarterly
• Drive Internal Audit productivity and quality improvements through the nurturing of a continuous improvement culture and the adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards
• Partner with various stakeholders within TELUS and external partners as required to provide risk and control advice as part of key strategic projects, special investigations or ad-hoc initiatives
• Lead, coach, develop and inspire a diverse team of business professionals. Develop future leaders by fostering an 'owner' mindset within the Internal Audit organization, providing development opportunities to team members, increasing team engagement, removing roadblocks and providing a challenging, dynamic work environment
• Leadership of TELUS' Enterprise risk assessment practice which includes development and regular engagement with executive risk owners to inform updates to TELUS' key risk profile. Risks are socialized with the Audit Committee and Senior Management. Granular risk assessments are incorporated into audit planning and form the basis for audit scopes
• Partner and support the first and second lines within the organization to assist with the achievement of objectives and facilitate strong governance and risk management

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of internal control and risk management principles, including experience in financial, operational and IT systems audits
• Proficiency with the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards, the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework, COBIT, and other relevant frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of Information Systems, security, and internal control requirements
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to influence others to achieve results
• Experience in leading high-performance, geographically dispersed teams

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CIA designation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field
• Previous experience leading and driving continuous improvement of an internal audit team
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment