internal auditor
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior IT Auditor
Posted on May 29, 2026 by Employer details Emera Inc.
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The OpportunityCompany, Department: Emera, Internal AuditLocation: Halifax, NS, HybridClosing Date: Until Position is Filled At Emera (TSX: EMA, NYSE:EMA), you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are. The Emera Internal Audit team is looking to add an IT audit professional in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, IT Audit, you will be joining a dynamic and diverse business where the work of IT Audit has never been more critical. The Energy Sector is vibrant and ever evolving; technology and the related processes are core to ensuring we meet our strategic goals. The successful candidate will work closely with the enterprise-wide audit team where you will execute business process and compliance based IT Assurance & Advisory activities for all Emera affiliates across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.We at Emera are proud of our Internal Audit team and the ways in which they contribute to our organization. Our team has a customer-focused strategy, is innovative, and will strive to continually improve the quality of our assurance and advisory activities as well as enhance Emera's overall control environment. We encourage our team members to be flexible and open-minded; critical thinkers who can engage and excite others through new ideas and approaches. We value integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism, recognizing our team's role in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. We are a large, diverse, complex organization with multiple business units that will offer challenges and career growth. As Senior IT Auditor you will:Execute assurance and advisory engagements and provide technical expertise in an advisory/consultation capacity.Perform risk assessments and develop audit testing programs.Execute SOx IT General Controls testing and/or review of deliverables completed by other auditors.Maintain relationships with business IT teams, stay informed on risks and strategic initiatives impacting applicable affiliates, and work with leadership to gain consensus regarding potentially contentious or sensitive items.Identify process improvement opportunities to support the organization's overall strategy and to create efficiency and effectiveness in all processes.Monitor remediation of previous audit issues and provide ongoing consultation.Ensure audit deliverables meet required budget and timelines. What skills will make you successful?3 years of direct or related work experience consisting of public accounting, internal audit, or Information Technology related experience. Experience in information systems risk advisory, SOx IT General Controls testing or system implementations would be advantageous.Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or related business discipline.Working towards certifications that demonstrate a breadth of knowledge over internal audit, business, technology, or project management (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA, PMP). Working knowledge of audit concepts and techniques as well as a broad understanding of enterprise risk, corporate governance, and process and control design.Experience facilitating challenging discussions and providing recommendations regarding critical areas of focus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proven ability to remain focused and deliver results in a dynamic environment.Knowledge of current IT frameworks and best practices.One or a combination of the following would be considered an asset:Experience executing IT-specific internal audit work.Working knowledge of core IT disciplines and emerging risk areas.Knowledge of the utility industry's technology compliance requirements. (e.g., NERC CIP)Experience with conducting or auditing IT systems development and implementation, data management concepts knowledge, or ERP systems.We understand that experience comes in many forms, a- Location Halifax, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$25.00 to $71.43HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2221738
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