About the Role
Empire Life is seeking an Auditor to join the Audit Services team, offering an opportunity to grow skills and contribute directly to the business unit while delivering excellent service.
Responsibilities
- Perform internal audits, determining objective and scope and financial control testing that includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness and raise identified issues to management for remediation
- Ensure assigned testing is complete in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and guidelines; according to the schedule using data analytics and automation
- Produce high quality documentation on a timely basis for audit management and external auditors
- Identify opportunities to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness of business processes
- Collaborate with senior management in the follow-up of open and past due internal audit findings
- Act as a second level reviewer and coach/mentor for junior or temporary employees
- Facilitate educational and training courses to internal and external audiences
- Work on projects and conduct special investigations as required
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with Empire Life employees/management and external consultants
- Attend and participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses
- Ensures compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Requirements
- Completion of college/university with specialization in audit, financial and managerial accounting or a combination of education and work experience
- 3+ years of progressive professional experience in internal/external auditing, risk advisory, or public accounting (ideally within the financial services or insurance sector)
- Documented track record of participating in the end-to-end audit lifecycle, including scoping, risk assessment, testing design and operational effectiveness, and drafting clear audit findings
- Direct experience utilizing data analytics tools and automated workflows to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets for exception testing and continuous monitoring
- Advanced knowledge of internal control techniques, financial control testing (design and operating effectiveness), and core control frameworks
- Strong aptitude for contract interpretation, regulatory compliance monitoring, and identifying governance or operational gaps
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, and basic coding
- CPA and/or CIA designation or in progress
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, and ability to present information clearly to a diverse audience
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- English language proficiency required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada
- Hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications
Skills
- Data analytics
- Automation
- Microsoft Suite applications
- Basic coding
Location
- Hybrid in Kingston
- Hybrid in Toronto (University Ave)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3+ years of progressive professional experience
Education Level
- Completion of college/university with specialization in audit, financial and managerial accounting or a combination of education and work experience
- CPA and/or CIA designation or in progress
Salary/Compensations
- $63,600 - $111,300
Benefits
- Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
- Annual bonus program
- Access to learning & development programs
- Education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent)
- Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one
- Life insurance
- Health and dental
- Generous health account
- Flexible work arrangements
- Annual allotment of personal health days
- Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
- Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
- Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
- Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
- Cash employee referral program
About the Company
- Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process.
- We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined.
- Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.
- We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.
- If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you.
- If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
