1. Work with Director/Senior Audit Manager to plan / conduct risk-focused audits, by identifying potential control weaknesses that may prevent a business from meeting its objectives. 2. Analyze key business processes, risks and controls; provide consultation to department / business line management and personnel to identify internal control weaknesses. Advise Audit management and clients of best practices and promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards… Show more 1. Work with Director/Senior Audit Manager to plan / conduct risk-focused audits, by identifying potential control weaknesses that may prevent a business from meeting its objectives. 2. Analyze key business processes, risks and controls; provide consultation to department / business line management and personnel to identify internal control weaknesses. Advise Audit management and clients of best practices and promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards, control policies and relevant regulations and legislation. 3. Understand designated client group(s) and businesses in order to make client-specific recommendations concerning operational and/or tactical issues and the implementation of CIBC initiatives. 4. Complete multiple sections of audit work programs and conduct related testing as assigned. Complex sections of the work program require specialized business acumen for testing. 5. Act as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) on small or medium sized audits, typically involving auditing several business processes within a larger business line, or several business processes or business lines operating at a single location. • Identify key business processes, their risks and controls. • Develop detailed audit plans and budgets. • Ensure that the planning, audit work, and documentation on each assignment meet both divisional and professional standards. 6. Manage or contribute to each assignment by continually setting priorities for own work or when supervising the work of others. • Verify that areas of high risk and exposure are allocated sufficient audit coverage to support the opinion required for the audit engagement. • Conduct the audit efficiently and effectively. 7. Analyze audit findings in order to provide highly specialized business advice to the Director/Senior Audit Manager, client managers and executives to mitigate short or medium term risks and exposures. Show less

 Evaluate the design and operation of internal controls; Develop individual audit plans including determining audit scope, checklist, methods and terms of reference and prepares and presents reports to the Audit senior Manager to identify/communicate complex issues with recommendations for resolution; Draft audit findings, reports and correspondence to audit manager, ensuring writing is clear, concise and accurate; Conducts risk assessment to ensure that the audit plan is… Show more  Evaluate the design and operation of internal controls; Develop individual audit plans including determining audit scope, checklist, methods and terms of reference and prepares and presents reports to the Audit senior Manager to identify/communicate complex issues with recommendations for resolution; Draft audit findings, reports and correspondence to audit manager, ensuring writing is clear, concise and accurate; Conducts risk assessment to ensure that the audit plan is managed and controlled with minimum risk by reviewing and analyzing client reports; Verify that management actions are in compliance with Provincial statues/regulations, Regional by-laws, policies and procedures; Consults regularly with audit project manager and senior audit manager to provide input in the creation and development of audit program and audit reports. Show less

 Prepared year end financial information, including drafting financial statements and related notes and managing the year end audit process to ensure the audit is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Evaluate whether business unit results are consistent with established goals and objectives and assess whether business unit activities are being carried out efficiently and economically in accordance with plans. Managed accounting staff including coaching, training and motivating… Show more  Prepared year end financial information, including drafting financial statements and related notes and managing the year end audit process to ensure the audit is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Evaluate whether business unit results are consistent with established goals and objectives and assess whether business unit activities are being carried out efficiently and economically in accordance with plans. Managed accounting staff including coaching, training and motivating the staff to allow them to take on more challenging work and increased responsibility. Ensured adherence to current and appropriate accounting principles and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and established accounting policies; as well as adherence to corporate financial policies and procedures. Worked closely with the CFO and assisted in the day to day operation of the department, including month-end journals / inter company reconciliations / F/X reconciliation & rent allocation. Show less

 Responsible to report on the results of audits, including recommendations for improvement, to management and the audit committee through management discussion and well written, thoughtful and relevant audit reports. Provided an independent assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, including compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, protection of assets, resource utilization and operational efficiencies. Planned and lead the SOX compliance… Show more  Responsible to report on the results of audits, including recommendations for improvement, to management and the audit committee through management discussion and well written, thoughtful and relevant audit reports. Provided an independent assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, including compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, protection of assets, resource utilization and operational efficiencies. Planned and lead the SOX compliance activities for clients to Sustain SOX Compliance. Review audit work papers prepared by the audit staff and provide constructive feedback and coaching to ensure audit objectives are met while contributing to the professional development of the audit staff. ¬Effectively and independently completed and supervised field assignments – audits, reviews and compilations. Planned and lead audit teams while mentoring and coaching them to their highest potential. Show less