Internal Auditor

Job summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will conduct SOX, internal audit, and consulting projects to ensure corporate compliance and process improvement. They will collaborate with business teams to document processes, test controls, and communicate audit findings to management.

Job details

Your Opportunity Stantec’s Internal Audit team is evolving and growing to meet the company’s assurance needs. Internal Audit team members can make a difference in improving Stantec’s business and financial processes. We have a well-established SOX program which offers an excellent opportunity to learn the major financial reporting processes of the company. We also have an evolving internal audit program which provides opportunities to learn about other key areas of Stantec’s business. Those services are delivered within a dynamic company - recent exciting developments include continued domestic growth and expansion into international markets. We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who will provide value added advisory, assurance and consulting services. This will be accomplished by collaborating with various business teams to understand, analyze and resolve business process and internal control issues with the goal of achieving business center and corporate compliance to mandated standards. Your Key Responsibilities • Work independently while under the supervision of the Internal Audit Director or Senior Manager yet work collaboratively with all members of the Internal Audit team • Participate in planning and execution of SOX, internal audit and consulting projects, including complex and sensitive engagements. • Document processes, test controls, evaluate results, and develop practical recommendations • Prepare clear and concise audit workpapers • Communicate audit findings to the client that are clear, concise, and factually accurate, to garner management’s support for the audit report and its recommendations • Recognizes and defuses potentially confrontational situations • Manages group dynamics and interpersonal relationships within and across teams • Build positive working relationships with stakeholders including clients, management, and the external auditors • Keep abreast of emerging issues and external regulatory requirements that have assurance implications • Contributes to a team-oriented and continuous improvement environment within Stantec QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials • Strong financial and accounting knowledge • Private sector experience is considered an asset • Project accounting experience is considered an asset • Certification in auditing or fraud examination is considered an asset e.g., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or in progress • Excellent understanding of internal auditing standards: International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO and risk assessment practices • Superior skills in project management, analysis, problem solving and verbal and written communication • Confidence and the ability to work with all levels of staff and management within a large international company Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline • 2-4 years of relevant experience within a large organization, in some or all the following areas: public accounting, internal auditing and/or SOX compliance Ability to travel up to 10% of time both domestically and internationally for up to two weeks in duration. At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

The Senior Internal Auditor will conduct SOX, internal audit, and consulting projects to ensure corporate compliance and process improvement. They will collaborate with business teams to document processes, test controls, and communicate audit findings to management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards and professional certifications like CPA, CIA, or CISA are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Internal auditing
• SOX compliance
• Financial reporting
• Risk assessment
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Accounting
• Consulting
• Process documentation
• Control testing
• Stakeholder management
• Regulatory compliance
• Fraud examination
• Data analysis
• Public Accounting
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Corporate Development
• Planning
• Auditing
• Auditor's Report
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Business Process
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Procurement
• Information Technology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Statements
• Group Dynamics
• Marketing
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Project Accounting
• Purchasing
• Real Estate
• Risk Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
• Writing
• Team Oriented
• Handling Confrontation
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Internal Auditor
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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