About the role#
As an internal audit intern, you will play a key role in evaluating risks, internal controls, and business practices across the organization. This position offers an opportunity to apply your skills within a professional environment focused on development and collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Carry out operational audit missions, including planning, program development, and discussions with audited sectors.
- Evaluate inherent and residual risks.
- Assess the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Establish and maintain audit schedules with the mission team and management.
- Document and communicate audit findings and contribute to report writing.
- Follow up on issued recommendations, monitor action plans, and re-evaluate control effectiveness.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant university program, ideally leading to a CPA designation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to quickly grasp business issues.
- Strong organizational, adaptation, and priority management skills.
- Rigor, critical thinking, and an interest in internal audit, risk management, and internal controls.
- Intermediate proficiency in English for reading documentation and weekly professional interactions.
Location & details#
- Location: Quebec, Quebec.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)
iA Financial Group operates as a large insurance and wealth management firm. The company maintains a presence in Canada and the United States. It is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The organization employs over 10,000 people and maintains headquarters in Quebec City.
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