Audit Manager - #195294

We’re Sagen

Sagen is Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company making home ownership more accessible to first time homebuyers. For the past 30 years we have been focused on being the most trusted partner for lenders and brokers.

Our expertise in superior customer service, thought leadership, and industry knowledge has allowed us to be a driving force for our most important stakeholder, our valued customers. Our best-in-class team across the country work tirelessly to make every deal the most important deal. We are 100% Canadian-owned and believe in helping all Canadians achieve their dream of homeownership.

Sagen’s collaborative culture inspires our people to be authentic and curious while pursuing excellence in what they do.

Ready to make an impact?

Reporting to the VP, Audit, the Audit Manager leads the execution of risk-based audit engagements and contributes to the continuous improvement of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks at Sagen.

Here is where you will be focusing to ensure your success.

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up, in alignment with the annual audit plan.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, ensuring quality and consistency of work and fostering professional development.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and action plans for management to address weaknesses, non-compliance, and operational inefficiencies.
• Monitoring of audit engagement budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of audit services.
• Support the VP Internal Aduit in developing and refining the risk-based audit plan, considering emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Participate in the periodic review and enhancement of the Internal Aduit methodology, tools, and quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with first and second-line functions to promote a culture of control awareness and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Monitor the status and resolution of audit findings and validate corrective actions.
• Ensure audits comply with IIA Standards and internal methodologies.
• Contribute to the development and use of data analytics and continuous auditing practices to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
  
  

What We Are Looking For.

• Professional designation required: CIA, CISA and/or CPA.
• Minimum six (6) of progressive audit experience, with at least two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in the financial services industry, ideally within mortgage, lending, banking, or insurance sectors.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements relevant to Candain financial institutions (e.g., OSFI guidelines)
• Proven ability to lead audit engagements and communicate with executive stakeholders.
• Developed IT audit expertise within the cybersecurity, data governance, and IT general control space preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and professional skepticism.
• Familiarity with audit management tools and data analytics (e.g, PowerBI, ACL, IDEA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Maturity and business experience to manage sensitive information that could be personal in nature or Company confidential.
  
  

This position requires work from our Oakville office but offers a flexible hybrid work model that allows employees to work remotely from their home office.

What's In It for you!

At Sagen we understand that your health and financial well-being are equally important and offer a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, medical and dental benefits, company funded pension plan, matching RRSP, TFSA and/or Non-registered Savings Plans, work from anywhere days, and an environment that creates a sense of belonging to inspire you to be your very best.

Ready to join Sagen

At Sagen, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, as evidenced by our partnerships with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) and Black Mentorship Inc. We strive to create a sense of belonging where all employees, from every background and ability, are welcomed, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Throughout the selection and hiring process, we encourage candidates to request accommodation to meet their individual needs.