Vendor Audit Specialist

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #14388

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract

Summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Vendor Audit Specialist on behalf of our client. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with external vendor audit experience who enjoys analyzing complex data, identifying billing discrepancies, and working directly with vendors to recover overpayments.

This is a highly collaborative role supporting supply chain operations, where you’ll spend the majority of your time reviewing vendor invoices, analyzing large datasets, and driving resolutions with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. The successful candidate is analytical, proactive, confident in difficult conversations, and motivated by delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor invoices against commercial contract terms to identify overbillings, billing discrepancies, and contract non-compliance.
• Work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and recover overpayments.
• Gather, organize, and analyze large volumes of vendor and contract data from SAP, ERP systems, SharePoint, and other internal platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed Excel workbooks to track audit findings and document recoveries.
• Investigate billing issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support ongoing vendor audit initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate contract compliance.
• Document audit findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Support data collection initiatives for future audit automation and AI-driven audit tools.

Qualifications – Must-Haves

• Minimum 2 years of external vendor audit experience reviewing vendor invoices against commercial contract terms and supporting financial recoveries.
• Experience identifying overbillings, invoice discrepancies, and contract compliance issues.
• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing and reconciling large datasets.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Confident communicator who is comfortable working directly with vendors to resolve issues.
• Highly organized with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Eligible to work in Canada and available to start as soon as possible.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience within the oil & gas, utilities, energy, or engineering sectors.
• Experience auditing engineering or construction service contracts.
• Direct experience negotiating vendor recoveries or dispute resolution.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CIA, SCMP, or other related professional designation.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally,  MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.