Audit Manager Location: Toronto, ON/ Hybrid Duration: 8-9 months with Possible Extension/ Possible Contract to hire Description: CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS: Degree/Certifications Required: ACAMS would be great to have. Years of experience: 5 plus years’ experience % Interaction with Stakeholders: very high Project Scope: Several audits that are starting in Nov, they will be assigned to 1 or 2. Would helping on priority items. May do testing, pulling of data samples. Very high audit training requirement by the banking – must stay on top of it. Team Size: about 21 Personality Style/Team Culture: Hard working, busy and fast paced team. Looking for someone who can come in and hit the ground running in the role and is flexible. Selling Points of Position: Working on very important projects for the bank Best Vs Average Candidate: Ideal candidate would have audit experience within the banking/AML sector (recent working experience). Want someone that could hit the ground running Min of 5 to 7 experience in AML/Banking People who are use to high pressure audit situations They have very specific timeline and the ability to escalate. Need to be able to prioritize Someone who can be flexible and helps to prioritize AML audit team – all work together to help each other out with different projectsneed to be okay with this. Can come in to assistance with any part of the auditnot just the beginning. How will performance be measured: deliverables and performance, Summary of day-to-day Responsibilities: Work with different members of the team, working with senior member of the audit. A lot of documentation processes Work with the processes and business partners Work with QA and testers, need to find out what we need to do Need to work with stakeholders. Be clear with documentation Need to follow clear processes that are set out by client (template, process, tools). Need to clear with communication to their manager in audit findings Prioritize needs and work with business where things are Bi-weekly board reporting procedure Need to be able to run desk independently even though you are working with a team. Must Have: 5 to 7 years min of audit experience within AML Banking sector. Strong communication– working internal stakeholders Attention to details, ability to follow detailed procedures MS officestrong Nice To Have SAS ACAMS Provide expertise in planning and executing end to end audits based on the established audit plans in alignment with applicable policies and regulatory guidelines in a timely fashion Lead the planning process for assigned audits while ensuring the completion of appropriate programs and risk assessment to mitigate risks and improve effectiveness across the business Support the audit opinion as per internal controls and professional audit standards to present the findings and recommendations to client and audit management Manage follow-ups on the new findings raised from regulatory and internal divisional audits to ensure all data is up-to-date and properly documented Review and identify failures in internal processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiencies Stay knowledgeable about emerging trends and developments related with business, analytical tools and techniques to deliver quality results within tight timeframes Act with the highest levels of integrity while always observing regulatory guidelines, fulfilling your due diligence and handling confidential information with discretion Build a fair and positive work environment where team can openly report challenges and exchange ideas, knowledge and skills and maintain good working relationships with each other to achieve common goals Job Requirements Over 5 years of relevant experience with undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, accounting designations, or equivalent education Hands on knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and Internet applications Proficient to work multi-functionally, provide guidance to other team members and ensure good relations across teams and functions to work on projects that may require integration of cross functional processes Strong communication (written and verbal) skills to interact clearly and effectively in a fast-changing environment Qualification Assessment Must Have Short-listing Questions 5 yrs+ exp. with Internal Audits dealing with AML/compliance (within the banking industry) Yes Stakeholder Management Yes Strong Communication Skills Strong MS Office (5 yrs+ exp. with Excel, Word and Outlook) Yes Nice to Have Skills AML certification Yes Experience in SAS 1 years As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.