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The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing Audit Services and providing independent and objective assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors. In this position you will bring a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of SaskCentral's governance, risk management, and internal control. You will maintain and update the audit universe, develop a risk based internal audit plan, lead the execution of the plan, reporting and follow up on findings and provide regular reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee.
You will also lead the Enterprise Risk Management process for SaskCentral while maintaining independence and objectivity. This will include researching, developing, maintaining and making recommendations for improvement of enterprise risk management processes, identifying and assisting management to evaluate risks and coaching management on risk management processes. You will provide strategic leadership to the organization in the areas of internal audit, risk management and compliance, including developing and mentoring other employees.
Our ideal candidate will have sophisticated knowledge of internal audit and risk management processes and techniques, ideally in the financial services sector. This includes understanding of risk management frameworks such as COSO and the IIA International Professional Practices Framework. A professional accounting designation and/or audit specialty designations are required. You will be a proven leader with a high degree of integrity and professional judgement, and ability to demonstrate quality and continuous improvement. You will have superior interpersonal and communication skills, and will be well versed in communicating effectively with executives, the Board of Directors and regulators. Effective project management skills are also essential.