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JOB OVERVIEW:  Director, Internal Audit

This role reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Governors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Reporting directly to this position is the Manager, Internal Audit. Internal Audit is responsible for assisting the Audit Committee of the Board of Governors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to governance, risk management and control processes.

The Director, Internal Audit provides the Board of Governors and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, objective assurance audit services through the delivery of comprehensive, risk-based Internal Audit Plans.

The Director, Internal Audit provides leadership and administration of all activities related to the Internal Audit department. In this capacity, the Director, Internal Audit recommends to the Audit Committee a broad, comprehensive, risk-based Internal Audit Plan (“IAP”). The IAP will consider the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of the University’s operational policies, governance, risk management, control processes and procedures, and practices, as well as the University’s compliance with such policies, processes, procedures and practices. The Director, Internal Audit is responsible for the implementation of the approved IAP, and will monitor and report on the progress of its implementation to the Audit Committee.

Under the leadership of the Director, Internal Audit, the scope of work for the Internal Audit department includes the entire KPU operation under the portfolios of the President and Vice Presidents. With expertise in risk assessment, internal control design, implementation, monitoring, and program/systems performance evaluation, the Internal Audit department provides a knowledgeable and critical review of the administrative activities of the University.

This is a new position and the incoming Director, Internal Audit will be expected to build the division from the ground up while fulfilling their obligation to the Board of Governors.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• University degree is required;
• Completion of a professional designation is required (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA, CMA and CGA), and in good standing;
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience and at least five years of management experience in an internal or external audit environment;
• Experience in post-secondary or public sector 
• Management experience in a unionized environment 
• Certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is considered an asset;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Previous experience working with administrative and governance related boards and committees, including Audit and Finance committees (or equivalent) preferred.
• Extensive experience with audit practices and standards, risk-based audit planning, governance and compliance when executing an internal audit plan, preferably in the public sector.
• Ability to execute strategic and tactical vision, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate excellent conflict resolution management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain internal and external collaborative working relationships and recognize the interests of diverse groups to facilitate excellent service.
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational and prioritization skills, including senior management experience managing multiple projects and deliverables.
• Excellent relationship skills, including ability to effectively work as part of a senior management team.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
• Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
• Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
• Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.

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*Salary Information
The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.  Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum.  This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.  In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.  

Other information

• Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred however we do have on campus shuttles

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Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! 

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.