Internal Audit, Lead

Job Description

Internal Audit, Lead | Interac

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Interac, operating under a flexible hybrid work model in Canada, likely based in Toronto, Ontario. Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification, and fraud protection, fostering trust, security, and inclusion in the digital economy. This role is crucial for leading complex, risk-based audit engagements that bolster Interac Corp.’s governance, risk management, operational resilience, and control environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Pay: $110000–$140000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Leader, Internal Audit
• Mission: Lead complex, risk-based audit engagements to provide independent assurance, practical insights, and clear recommendations that support Interac’s governance, risk management, operational resilience, and control environment.
• Tech Stack: GRC Audit Module, current technology platforms, cloud technologies, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & 27002, NIST Standards

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Engagement Leadership: Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, operations, and other priority risk areas following IIA Standards and Interac’s methodology.
• Governance and Control Assessment: Assess governance, risk management, operational resilience, and internal control processes to develop clear, actionable observations and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Communication and Monitoring: Present audit results and key insights to Chief Audit Executive and Senior Management, and monitor audit issue remediation and validate closure evidence.
• Audit Plan and Reporting: Support the delivery and ongoing refinement of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, prepare concise reports for Management Risk Committee and Board Committees, and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives for audit processes, tools, and reporting, and research emerging practices in audit, payments, technology, and risk management to enhance effectiveness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a CPA, CISA, or CIA designation in good standing for a minimum of 5 years. Possess a University Degree or equivalent work experience in audit.
• Experience: Bring a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in audit, with at least 5 years in an audit leadership role. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with current technology platforms and cloud technologies.
• Skills: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of audit techniques, best practices, and tools. Be familiar with CPA, IIA, and/or ISACA standards and guidelines, along with a strong understanding of IT, security, operations, risk management, and product management. Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & 27002, and NIST Standards.
• Bonus: Experience with Payment Technology/Products is considered an asset.