The Desjardins Group Monitoring Office (DGMO) carries out strategic and cross-sector audits for Desjardins’s various entities. As an internal auditor, you play a key role in assessing operational control, the strength of internal controls and the effectiveness of risk management practices, while helping to create value for the organization. Based on your expertise, you work on complex and high-impact initiatives related to regulatory compliance, financial crime and corporate governance. You take a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, ensuring that audit recommendations are relevant, achievable and aligned with strategic objectives. More specifically, you will be required to:Help develop the annual audit plan by identifying strategic prioritiesSupervise and coordinate large-scale audits, ensuring their quality and relevanceAssess the effectiveness of internal controls and the maturity of risk management mechanismsMake specific, applicable and high-value recommendations that take operational realities into accountConvey the results to the people in charge of the audited activities with clarity, impact and business acumenServe as an expert advisor in your field, supporting internal teams and coaching less experienced colleaguesFoster close collaboration with parties involved by effectively navigating multidisciplinary environmentsWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the tableBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related fieldA minimum of eight years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredCPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or any other recognized designation in internal auditing, internal controls or risk managementSignificant experience in internal audit, risk management or internal controls, ideally in a financial or regulated contextExperience overseeing, engaging and developing talent on audit teamsKnowledge of French is requiredKnowledge of fraud and financial crimes or corporate governanceStrong understanding of business issues and ability to propose pragmatic and adapted solutionsInterpersonal savvy and ability to work in complex, collaborative environments Action oriented, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset#LI-HybridTrade Union (If applicable)At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!Job Family General finance and accounting (FG)Unposting Date 2025-09-18
