Senior Auditor - Technology 

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Location:  Regina, SK  
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $94,128 - $125,505 (based on education and experience)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 04/14/2025 

Competition Comments: Specific Accountability 2(b) and Specific Qualifications 1(b) and 3(b) apply

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Director of Internal Audit (Chief Internal Auditor), the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors and the SaskTel Holdco Executive Committee to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve SaskTel Holdco operations.  Performs advanced-level, professional internal audit work, including managing or conducting internal audits, providing consulting services, researching and implementing audit methodologies, and facilitating the development of the annual Internal Audit Program. Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to auditors. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework (Institute of Internal Auditor's Standards).  Works independently under general direction with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Contributes to the accomplishment of corporate strategies, goals, and
objectives through a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Assists the Director of Internal Audit in identifying and reporting significant conditions, risks and issues related to the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes for controlling and governing activities of SaskTel and its subsidiaries including recommending improvements to these processes.
2. (a) Manages the identification and evaluation of SaskTel's risk areas and facilitates the development, implementation, updating, tracking, and reporting of the Internal Audit Strategies and annual Internal Audit Program.   Assists the Director of Internal Audit in developing and implementing an annual communications plan to report audit results and recommendations to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors and to the SaskTel Holdco Executive Committee.
(b) Manages the identification and evaluation of SaskTel's risk areas and facilitates the development, implementation, updating, tracking, and reporting of the Technology Audit Strategies and annual Internal Audit Program.   Assists the Director of Internal Audit and Audit Manager in developing and implementing an annual communications plan to report audit results and recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and to the SaskTel Holdco Executive Committee.
3. Evaluates and assesses emerging risks that arise from significant changes to SaskTel's organization, operations, control processes, products, and infrastructure, including corporate ethics, privacy policies, security, new business ventures/investments, risk management, compliance, and environmental issues.  Helps to plan the short and long term internal audit projects/activities based on these risks.
4. Assists the Director of Internal Audit and Audit Manager in training, coaching, and mentoring internal audit staff and in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations.
5. Assists auditors in planning audit scope, objectives, and approach. Reviews results to ensure appropriate identification, development and documentation of significant conditions, risks, audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
6. Leads internal audit projects/engagements, including program/project, operational, financial, technology/cybersecurity and compliance audits, in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework of Internal Auditing.  Develops the audit scope, objectives, and approach independently.  Projects involve completing a control risk assessment, reviewing control systems and recommending viable, practical solutions to improve governance, risk management and control processes and assist
SaskTel management in achieving organizational goals and objectives. May work independently or with other auditors.
7. Coordinates and conducts special audit engagements as requested by the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, the SaskTel Holdco Executive Committee and management.
8. Provides consulting services related to risk management, control and governance processes while maintaining independence and objectivity for future assurance work.
9. Performs audit procedures for each audit engagement, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence and documents, documenting client processes and procedures, conducting interviews, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
10.Prepares clear and concise written audit reports and presentations to communicate the results of audit and consulting projects on a timely basis to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, SaskTel Executive Committee, and management.  This includes identifying, developing, and documenting audit issues and recommendations for improvements using independent and objective judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
11.Maximizes the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Program by following up on actions arising from audits to ensure risks are mitigated and controls are strengthened.
12.Liaises with managers at all levels of SaskTel Holdco in the planning and execution of Internal Audits and develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships.
13.Researches and develops tools, methodologies and responses to Internal Audit trends, standards, and issues. Evolves the Internal Audit function through the application of Canadian and International frameworks, models, and standards.  Requires functional knowledge of Internal Audit practices.  Responsible for continuous learning in emerging trends and successful audit practices such as Internal Controls Certification, CEO/CFO Certification, CRTC Regulations, IFRS Compliance, PCI Compliance, ESG Regulations, Privacy Regulations, ISO Standards and Enterprise Risk Management.
14.Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares knowledge gained with co-workers.
15.Maintains independence and objectivity at all times, focusing on confidentiality, ethics and integrity during assurance and consulting services.
16.Performs related work as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. (a) A Professional Designation (i.e. CPA) or Bachelor degree in Admin/Commerce based on area of specialization and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. CIA designation desirable or strong commitment to obtain.
   (b) A Professional Designation (i.e. PEng, CISSP, CISA, I.S.P.) or Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science based on area of specialization and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. CIA designation desirable or a strong   commitment to obtain.
2. Minimum of five years relevant audit experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing.  Supervisory experience desirable.
3. (a) Extensive experience in the application of financial accounting principles, and practices, financial analysis, and/or applying operational controls and principles.
    (b) Extensive experience in the application of information/network technology and cybersecurity principles, techniques, and methodologies.
4. Applied advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, enterprise risk management and GRC frameworks and applications, COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework, The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework.
5. Ability to collect and analyze complex data, information, and systems, and draw logical conclusions.  Demonstrated ability to apply data analytics in auditing.
6. Ability to evaluate the potential for fraud and how the organization detects and manages fraud risks; recommend controls to prevent and detect fraud and educate to improve the organization's fraud awareness.
7. Extensive skill in planning and project management.  Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
8. Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
9. Considerable computer skills, including MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using audit software.
10.Prepare relevant and appropriate communications for internal audit stakeholders, including reports to senior management and the board (e.g., significant risk exposures, key performance indicators, etc.).
11.Ability to facilitate control and risk assessment workshops.
12.Ability to supervise, coach and develop staff.
13.Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, and external contacts and work effectively in a professional team environment.

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This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan’s leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel’s Benefits.

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