Title: Senior Manager, Internal Audit 

Reporting To: Senior Director, Internal Audit

Work Type: Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the office) 

We are Canada’s largest publicly traded provider of quality rental housing, and our people are the heart of our success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where people feel valued and empowered. With a 27-year history of growth and diversification, we offer ample opportunities for career and personal development.

At CAPREIT, we celebrate the diversity of our communities and create an environment where everyone can thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic company that believes in being the best place to live, work and invest, we want to hear from you! 

Position Summary: As a member of the Internal Audit team, you will play a key role in helping to develop and execute our risk based advisory, assurance and compliance-based audit plan, which focuses on various strategic business functions and activities across both CAPREIT and European Residential REIT (ERES REIT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Director, Internal Audit in the development, execution and delivery of the annual internal audit plan.
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of simple to complex (can be concurrent) audit/advisory engagements including but not limited to:
• Lead and/or monitor the development, execution and completion of key deliverables including engagement memo, audit programs, testing, and issuance final audit reports and/or supplemental stakeholder communication, where applicable;
• Deliver kick off, closing and stakeholder meetings in support of audits or other matters;
• Assist in planning and organizing required resources, review and/or approve the audit program, review working papers, and identify key findings to support reporting, ensuring that the team delivers against established IIA criteria and/or internal quality assurance parameters.
• Build and strengthen relationships across the various business areas of the organization to increase internal audit function and branding in support of strategic objectives and risk mitigation.
• Lead and coach a team to achieve the internal audit team’s deliverables, mandate, and vision by leveraging individual strengths and driving quality results.
• Responsible to complete the team’s performance reviews and development plans.
• Drive and/or support the completion of Internal Audit project initiatives including methodology enhancement, optimizing GRC usage, use of data analytics, etc.
• Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and support the establishment of more efficient audit practices within the Internal Audit function.
• Coordinate with the external auditors for CAPREIT and ERES REIT, as applicable.
• Manage and provide oversight over third party resources engaged to support the execution of the internal audit plan.
• Lead and/or assist with special reviews or projects requested by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees or management.

Qualifications:

• CPA combined with other designations (CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.) required
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in an audit environment, including experience with directly managing individuals and teams
• Experience in the real estate and development industry would be an asset
• Ability to analyze and conceptualize business risks, processes and internal controls coupled with an inquisitive and critical thinking mindset
• Strong work ethic with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills and can perform well in a dynamic environment with tight timelines
• Possess strong project management skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and effectively manage performance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience in preparing and presenting audit reports and presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP (an asset)
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive process flow charts to illustrate end to end business processes using Visio or other tools is highly desirable
• Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance software applications, as well as data analytics tools would be an asset