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Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Operations Audit Manager who will be the subject matter expert of the internal audit function to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Geotab's operations through comprehensive internal audit engagements. The Senior Operations Audit Manager plays a pivotal role by overseeing the entire audit life cycle, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up. This role is responsible for managing the large operational audits while providing guidance, direction and support to team members on other functional audits. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Operations Audit Manager, your key area of responsibility will be developing and implementing comprehensive departmental audit plans and audit engagement plans to align with the company goals and regulatory requirements -  including objective, scope, schedule, allocation of resources. You will be responsible to lead and perform operational audits in areas such as manufacturing, customer service, and compliance, ensuring audit standards and regulatory requirements are met. You will also need to present reports to senior leaders and relevant stakeholders with recommendations to drive decision making and continuous improvement recommendations. To be successful in this role you will be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present sensitive findings to management in a neutral manner. You will also possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify cause and effect relationships, and develop practical solutions. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong understanding of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and the ability to apply various audit and consulting methodologies.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and implement comprehensive departmental audit plans and audit engagement plans to align with the company goals and regulatory requirements -  including objective, scope, schedule, allocation of resources.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential audit engagement risks.
• Document, map and assess highly complex business and financial processes and control activities.
• Prepare detailed audit programs including sampling strategies, testing, and data analytics to support conclusions on audit engagement objectives.  
• Lead and perform operational audits in areas such as manufacturing, customer service, and compliance, ensuring audit standards and regulatory requirements are met.
• Prepare comprehensive detailed, audit reports findings and observations and recommendations. Summarize findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Present reports to senior leaders and relevant stakeholders with recommendations to drive decision making and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary resource for all audit related queries.  Provide expert guidance on best proactive regulatory requirements, and industry standards. 
• Oversee conduct follow-up audits to verify effectiveness and where required ensure corrective measures have been effectively enacted.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to help develop the audit team members, encourage and support continuous professional development of the internal audit staff.
• Engage with various stakeholders and departments to ensure alignment of audit activities with business objectives and enhance communication regarding audit processes and outcomes.
• Provide advisory services to management on risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within the internal audit function, staying updated on industry standards and regulatory changes.

What you'll bring to the role

• 10-12 years of experience in audit, compliance, risk management or a similar role.
• Post-Secondary Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or related role.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
• Demonstrated ability to work  with a variety of departments, environments, and cultures. Strong consultative and customer service skills to provide strategic advice, and communications to management, fostering positive client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present sensitive findings to management in a neutral manner. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify cause and effect relationships, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to apply project management techniques effectively.
• Proficiency in word-processing and advanced skills in spreadsheets. Ability to use computer-assisted audit techniques to extract and analyze electronic data.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on mentoring and developing audit staff. Ability to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, sound judgment, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work at the conceptual and strategic level and incorporate these concepts into sound practical work plans, analysis, and solutions.
• Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of staff, sustaining client service orientation.demonstrating effective teamwork and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to develop consensus in achieving results through staff work teams, evaluate the effectiveness of decisions, and the application of control and management processes.
• Creative, flexible, innovative and adaptable in approach. Ability to act decisively and demonstrate innovative thinking.
• Possess sound judgment and the ability to effectively present findings while maintaining high ethical standards.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

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