Senior Internal Auditor (ontario) POST NUMBER: 258488

About the Company

Our client is a food manufacturer. They are looking for someone to join their growing Internal Audit team. 

Why Work Here

• Large company with a great reputation 

• Hybrid work environment  

• Competitive compensation package with extensive benefits!  

• Great company culture, industry leader in North America 

About the Opportunity

• Plan and perform financial and operational reviews of the Company’s businesses (in a collaborative and partnering manner) from start to finish, including planning, performing risk assessment, selecting samples, reviewing supporting documentation, conducting onsite interviews with process owners and closing meetings with Senior Management of the businesses, and reporting results to Company Senior Management and the Audit Committee. 

• Develop and present recommendations for improvements in operational and financial systems and controls, both verbally and in writing. Develop and execute follow up mechanisms with accounting, operations and Senior Management of the businesses to ensure that recommendations are implemented as agreed upon. 

• Report results of inadequate internal control and provide input into policy and procedure development. 

• Documenting policies and procedures, and identifying and assessing best practices for distribution to the Company’s businesses as applicable. 

• Perform physical inventory counts (on a spot check basis) for newly acquired businesses or during business reviews, perform reconciliation, compile and report count results. 

• Perform risk assessment and financial statements audits of the opening balance sheets for newly acquired businesses; identify and propose adjustments and internal control recommendations, and provide support to the business as part of the onboarding process. Also, work with various departments (e.g. finance, tax, and acquisition team) to ensure deliveries are completed by the internal and financial reporting deadlines. 

• Training and educating the businesses on internal controls, both during and after the completion of internal audits to ensure a sound internal control environment. Provide guidance to businesses on complex accounting topics (such as IFRS 16). 

• Review adequacy of controls for IT management systems to ensure validity and security of information, as well as adherence to established policies and procedures. 

• Assist with drafting the annual internal audit plan and compiling the quarterly internal audit updates to the Audit Committee (including compliance with Nl 52-109 corporate governance regulations). 

• Monitor and evaluate relevant updates provided by Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and provide recommendations and guidance to the Company Finance team to enhance continuous disclosure of publicly filed documents. 

• Support and assist the Company’s external auditors in the completion of the year-end audit. 

• Perform special projects (e.g. incident reporting reviews, fraud investigations, operational projects) as requested by Company Senior Management. 

About You

• Recognized university degree and a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CPA, CA/CGA/CMA). 

• Knowledge of formalized internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies (COSO framework). 

• Understanding and interpretation of Canadian Corporate Governance regulations (NI 52-109). 

• Demonstrated experience in performing operational, financial and/or information technology audits. 

• Demonstrated experience in business process documentation, analysis and reengineering. 

• Proficiency in drafting a variety of clear and concise reports for a diverse audience that includes value added and feasible recommendations. 

• Advanced proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft Office desktop applications and familiarity with auditing and data analytical tools is an advantage. 

• Experience in reporting (in writing) to the Audit Committee, both in terms of planning and reporting of the internal audit function. 

Salary Range

$95,000 - $120,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. 

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.