Finance Officer - Planning and Communications - Internal Audit and Risk

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Finance Officer - Planning and Communications - Internal Audit and Risk, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Officer - Planning and Communications is responsible for planning and conducting audit engagements including coordinating the compilation of audit and risk related information from corporate systems, databases and documents as well as external sources; defining criteria for and performing analytical reviews; identifying and flagging exceptions and anomalies, leading further investigation or resolution with client groups; analyzing source and risk related information, both internal and external, for their business implications; preparing and drafting results of audits and risk analyses; designing and preparing final reports and communications on audits and risk analyses; and planning and performing periodic control tests and reviews for reporting, as part of the annual Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management work plans.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Audit

• Assist the engagement lead with the assessment of risks and determine the objectives and the scope of the audit engagement

• Conduct audit planning activities including drafting control objectives, commencement advice and work programs for engagements spanning all lines of business

• Coordinate the planning, preparation, execution and reporting of control and compliance tests (e.g. ISO internal audits, Driver Certification Inspection Reports)

• Lead walkthroughs of specific processes including validation of risk/control documentation where available

• Design, coordinate and perform tests of the effectiveness of controls and processes, clarify results with stakeholders, and compile findings for reporting

• Examine and review transactions, where applicable and required, and communicate results

• Conduct analysis and discuss observations, including exceptions and anomalies, with the engagement lead and the relevant client groups

• Participate in the performance of IT audits and reviews of systems, applications and processes, and independently conduct reviews of IT general controls

• Ensure working papers of internal audit and control reviews are maintained

• Draft and prepare observations and recommendations for final reporting

• Maintain the information in the audit universe database

• Provide instruction and guidance to students, and monitor and report on progress on student assigned engagements

• Perform other duties as required

Enterprise Risk

• Coordinate the research and analysis of exposures and risks relating to information systems, information/cyber security, and information management

• Interpret research and compile analysis for environment scans and business analyses

• Source, filter and compile primary information and data relating to political, environmental, social and technological factors relevant to the lines of business of Hydro Ottawa

• Summarize information and research and report highlights and trends to the Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management team

• Source, filter and compile primary information and data relating to the utilities business in Ontario as well as elsewhere in Canada, including publications of industry and regulatory bodies and other utilities

• Prepare and validate periodic comparator analyses with other utilities in Ontario and elsewhere for key areas of organizational performance and risk management

• Coordinate the refresh of the corporate Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process, including research and planning activities

• Maintain, refresh, update and analyze as required the database of risks, sources and metrics for periodic risk management reporting

• Coordinate and perform initial review of ERM quarterly reporting as required; seek clarification from clients

• Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education, diploma or degree, preferably in commerce, accounting, economics, business administration or technology

• Professional designation in internal auditing (CIA) or ability to obtain designation within eligibility requirements

• Professional designation in information systems auditing (CISA) or ability to obtain designation within eligibility requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in auditing

• Experience communicating with internal clients, including preparation and delivery of presentations and written reports

• Exposure to the practice of enterprise risk management

• Experience conducting research and analysis

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace including Sheets and the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

• Formal education or experience in data analytics, statistical modelling, econometrics or information technology considered an asset

• Experience in ISO management system auditing considered an asset

• Other professional designations (e.g. CPA, Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate-CSX) considered an asset

• Expertise in ERP and customer billing applications considered an asset

• Experience in team leadership considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

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Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.