AVP, Internal Audit

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We’re looking for an AVP Internal Audit. Under the mentorship of the Chief Audit Officer and VP Internal Audit, assesses and reports on the efficiency of the design and operation of the framework of controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed, through delivery of a portfolio of various operational and insurance risk reviews, as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.

Aviva’s Internal Audit purpose is “to help the Board and Executive Management protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of Aviva.” Internal Audit is a global function in the Aviva Group working across Aviva’s business divisions and has considerable exposure and influence on strategic decision makers across the Group and within Canada.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on!

What you’ll do:

• Contributing towards team performance and development.

• Supporting the strategic direction of the team in terms of structure, balance of resource in terms of seniority and skills.

• Supporting the various levels of Internal Audit reporting, including Audit Committee reporting

• Managing individual review budgets and portfolios of reviews.

• Budget management for area of responsibility if appropriate.

Audit Plan Development and Delivery – Supporting the development of the annual risk-based audit plan through a deep and broad understanding of the risks facing the business for the areas of responsibility

• Advising and leading the delivery of a portfolio of audits, including additional ad hoc/tailored audit work as required, using deep industry and professional practice knowledge and expertise.

• Providing overall quality control on audits/reviews in area of responsibility and ensuring overall delivery is to the required standard and in line with the Audit methodology. Delivering and managing the timely production of high-quality concise audit issues, findings and audit reports.

• Partnering and building relationships with senior management within the business.

• Managing resourcing, scheduling and audit focus through applying risk analysis skills and professional judgment to identify areas for in-depth review.

• Identifying requirements and managing specialists, as required, to ensure technical knowledge and experience is applied appropriately to audit engagements.

Committee Reporting – Contributing to the production of reports to Internal Audit’s key collaborators (e.g. Audit Committees, Risk Committees, and Board Committees etc.) and through these influencing management actions to deliver a more effective controls framework.

Methodology – Ensuring the appropriate application, and contributing to ongoing development of, the Internal Audit methodology.

Continual Improvement – Identifying areas for improvement in the operation of the audit team.

IA Projects – Contributing to (and where appropriate leading) wider IA initiatives and projects.

Effective People Management – Taking responsibility for both own development, ensuring objectives are met and personal development plans in place and mentoring / providing feedback to colleagues who are supporting audit delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree or equivalent experience and professional qualification preferred.

• Professional audit, risk, accounting or actuarial qualification or equivalent business experience required.

• Detailed financial, commercial and insurance risk technical knowledge preferred.

• Understanding of applicable regulations and requirements

• Risk Identification, measurement and assessment experience

• Audit Integrity – Audit skills and methodological application (planning, business analysis, risk and control evaluation, testing, reporting and follow up)

• Sustained audit, risk or financial/actuarial experience, preferably in insurance or in audit or consulting firm in the financial services department.

• Good knowledge of financial / risk / insurance related topics.

• Experience leading small-medium teams and negotiating issues with senior management.

• Experience managing senior level relationships and influencing their behaviour.

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $113,500 to $210,900. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

• We’ll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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