Senior Auditor
Location: Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor
About the role
Brookfield Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function with a team of audit professionals based in Toronto, New York, London, São Paulo, Sydney, Mumbai, and Shanghai. The team engages across the broader universe of Brookfield businesses and its senior leaders to assess and advise on risks and operational efficiency over key processes. IA reports directly into the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, and the work positively impacts its employees, investors, shareholders, and business partners.
Due to continued growth within Brookfield, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Supporting audit planning activities, including risk assessments, audit scopes, and planning documentation.
- Executing audit programs tailored to key risks, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
- Performing fieldwork activities by gathering and evaluating evidence, assessing process effectiveness, and identifying control deficiencies or operational improvement opportunities.
- Drafting clear, well-supported audit findings and reports that articulate issues, root causes, severity and risk, and providing economic and practical recommendations for management.
- Validating the remediation of issues by reviewing evidence submitted by action owners, confirming closure, and maintaining issue-tracking logs.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders including senior management and auditees.
- Maintaining quality and departmental standards in accordance with the Audit Manual and IIA Standards.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in audit, compliance, risk, or internal controls.
- CPA designation and Big 4 or equivalent experience are considered strong assets.
- Strong understanding of business risks, controls, and audit testing methodologies.
- Motivated self-starter who takes initiative, is proactive in managing workload and development, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to pivot between structured and unstructured work plans.
- Effective communication skills, with strong writing ability and the capacity to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Ability to multitask effectively and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AuditBoard or data analysis tools considered an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or other relevant designations are considered assets.
Pay
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000. Our compensation structure includes a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation varies based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education, and designations.