Senior Manager, Audit & Risk Management

Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management
Saint John, NB
Reference # HL-18183

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnering with J.D. Irving Limited in the search for a dynamic, accountable, self-directed leader with a positive attitude to join their Internal Audit team in Saint John, NB as Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit and head of a large multinational conglomerate, this talented individual will help lead the daily operations of the function while providing consultation on corporate controls and enterprise risk management. As a senior member of J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI)’s Corporate Internal Audit Team, you will act as a key partner on behalf the organization and all of it affiliated companies.

Responsibilities will include:

• In collaboration with the broader leadership team, develop and execute the annual Internal Audit Plan through the performance of complex assurance, forensic, and consultative engagements aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate processes.
• Consult with and influence business leaders in the implementation of risk mitigating controls and processes.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse group of 6-10 audit professionals through their personal development & performance goals.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the function’s processes and procedures to enhance the speed and quality of audit output and delivery.
• Oversee the development and improvement of processes and infrastructures aimed at detecting and mitigating the risk of abuse.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with team members and senior and executive management to encourage open dialogue and a collaborative approach to problem solving, continuous improvement, and corporate risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or equivalent professional risk management or audit designation(s) required.
• Post-Secondary Degree specializing in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit principles and practices, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in an audit/risk role; of which a minimum of 3 are at the management level in industry.
• A demonstrated understanding of the application of audit and enterprise risk management standards and control frameworks with the ability to plan and coordinate multiple engagements.
• Strong people leadership experience, with the ability to energize, engage and develop a strong performing team.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with report writing and delivering presentations and training to senior leaders and team members.
• A high degree of personal integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

We are looking for a strong leader to join J.D. Irving’s well-established and growing team in Saint John! If you are a dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for audit and risk management with a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. The leader in this role will value innovation, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence. Reach out to us for more details.

J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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