IT Audit Specialist

What it’s like to be a Northbridge IT Audit Specialist

The IT Audit Specialist provides independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the Company’s IT operations. They help the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of key technology risk management, control, and governance processes.

The IT Audit Specialist is responsible for supporting Senior Management and the Audit and Risk Committee in identifying key Technology risks and providing value-added recommendations to promote effective IT control and sound business practices via independent risk-based assurance services designed to add value and improve the organization’s IT operations.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Developing annual SOX plan pertaining to internal controls over business and financial systems, applications, and infrastructure

• Collaborating with IT governance in the updating of process documentation and control descriptions.

• Reviewing and updating IT audit test plans to ensure key risks are addressed.

• Completing testing of IT controls including preparation of working papers outlining test plans, fieldwork, and documentation of outcomes.

• Leading IT operational audits to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of processes to mitigate key IT risks as outlined in the Internal Audit Plan in areas such as governance, risk management, infrastructure, security, asset management, cloud environments, and third-party risk.

• Maintaining quality of audit processes and documentation in accordance with the IPPF.

If you have:

• Relevant post-secondary education.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in IT auditing.

• Completion of CISA certification.

• Professional certifications, such as CIA, CISSP, or CISM are a plus.

• Strong knowledge of the IPPF and COBIT or similar frameworks.

• Working knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.

• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!

• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.

• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.

• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.