Senior Financial Auditor

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Date: Sep 17, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Canada, CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 8423 


Working Business Language: English; this role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English
 


Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000- $115,000 Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS 
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
 

Job Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Manager, Financial & Oversight Functions Audits, the Senior Financial Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting financial and audits of the oversight functions to assess the adequacy of internal controls, the overall effectiveness of operations and to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Plans and conducts complex audits and advisory reviews for a variety of finance and oversight functions throughout the organization.
  • Assesses risk to the organization, develops audit approaches to effectively and efficiently assess if key controls and processes have been designed and are operating effectively.
  • Performs complex audit procedures, including analyzing and identifying opportunities to enhance processes and controls to improve risk mitigation and efficiency, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, performing straightforward data analytics and documenting processes and procedures.
  • Conducts interviews, reviews documents, and prepares final working papers that support audit conclusions.
  • Identifies and documents complex issues and develops recommendations using independent judgement.
  • Effectively communicates results using written reports and oral presentations to senior management.
  • Performs Finding follow up activities including, proactively communicating with Action owners to assess completeness of the action and performing appropriate closure activities.
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal clients and various stakeholders.
  • Represents Internal Audit on project teams and at management meetings.
  • Assists with the development of the department’s annual audit plan.
  • Mentors junior team members, providing on going coaching and feedback. 
  • Pursues professional development opportunities and association memberships.
  • Assists with conducting special reviews on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Performs work on behalf of the external auditors during the year end audit.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Financial & Oversight Audits

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years internal or external auditing experience or a combination thereof
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree or other related post-secondary degree
  • Insurance related experience considered an asset.
  • Commitment to obtaining the CIA and/or CIP designation considered an asset.
  • Experience related to the operations of Insurance Brokerages considered an asset.
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools considered an asset.
  • Ability to travel periodically within Canada.
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational/time management skills, including ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to present issues in a convincing manner.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.


Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.   

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