Manager, Assurance and Advisory

The Manager, Assurance and Advisory, is responsible for providing independent assurance and advisory services on an enterprise-wide basis, including managing audits and working collaboratively with our business to help instill risk and control discipline in CPPIB’s core activities.

Team Description

Assurance and Advisory (A&A) is an independent corporate function that reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the SMD, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. A&A provides independent assurance through audits to Senior Management and the Audit Committee over the adequacy and effectiveness of CPP Investments’ system of governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to A&A’s annual planning activities and support with audit and advisory engagement-level planning, scoping, objectives setting, scheduling, and development of work programs under the direction of the Engagement Lead and in accordance with the Annual Plan.
• Ensure audit and advisory engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards, with appropriate working paper evidence developed and filed.
• Identify risks and controls, concluding on the effectiveness of controls, and determine how the effectiveness of the internal controls affects achievement of CPPIB’s objectives and compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and external regulations.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the operating environment and develop practical recommendations for corrective action.
• Draft related observations and audit reports for issuance to respective stakeholders and tracking implementation of action plans to completion.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior auditors ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and open lines of communication with key internal & external stakeholders, by working collaboratively and constructively to ensure that they receive optimal value from work delivered.
• Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement of audit processes, identifying opportunities to leverage automation, technology, and data analytics to generate insights and drive efficiencies.

• University degree, preferably in Law, Business Administration/Management or Commerce
• Relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA, CISA, CIA, etc.) is strongly preferred
• 6+ years of progressive experience.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, project management and risk management practices preferably in the investment management or related financial services areas.
• Sound understanding of data analytics and/or technology concepts is strongly preferred (e.g. big data, data analytics, continuous auditing, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work cooperatively with many different stakeholders, both internal and external
• Strong organizational/project management skills, the ability to manage and achieve multiple deadlines, both internal and external

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