Manager, 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.

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.

Working with local team members and through collaboration with Aviva plc Group Audit colleagues, the focus of this role will be on supporting the delivery of Aviva Canada’s internal audit portfolio, from the planning and scoping stage through to reporting, regularly interacting with key collaborators and senior Aviva Canada employees and leaders. We operate as a collaborative team, deploying analytics and innovative solutions to help the Board and Executive Management and focus on what matters to Aviva’s success.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on!

• Reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit, collaborate as a key member of the Canadian Internal Audit team, to help deliver the portfolio of audits included in the annual risk-based audit plan.

• Contribute to annual planning activities in Canada and support ongoing reporting to executives and the Audit Committee.

• Develop and deliver an audit opinion on internal controls through completion of the audit process. This includes planning (risk assessment, scoping, objective setting), fieldwork, reporting and follow up.

• Bring to bear your internal audit experience, data analytic skills and background to innovate the ways in which the internal audit team works, operates and interacts with the business.

• Take ownership for both own development, ensuring objectives are met and personal development plans in place and mentor / provide feedback to colleagues supporting audit delivery.

• Contribute to (and where appropriate lead) wider IA initiatives and projects.

• Manage the timely production of high-quality reports.

• Degree or equivalent experience and professional qualification preferred.

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

• 8 to 12 years of internal audit or risk management experience, preferably in insurance or with one of the big-four accounting firms.

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

• Experience in leading sophisticated projects/reviews, leading small-medium teams and negotiating issues with management.

• Strong business insight and an understanding of the critical business issues facing insurance companies.

• Proven strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities along with strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience managing senior level relationships.

• Experience in the deployment of Data Analytics capabilities, solutions and innovative internal audit practices.

• 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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