Internal Auditor

Job Summary

This position conducts financial, operational, compliance, and special audits on the Compass Group Canada businesses to identify risks and controls that may have an impact on the integrity of reported financial information and/or the achievement of business objectives as well as to support other governance-related activities.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Internal Auditors, your responsibilities within the team will be:

• Conduct audits, either individually or as a part of a small team, with responsibility for the planning, audit execution, and delivery of the final audit report. For each assignment, understand the various risks, processes, controls, IT systems, business performance metrics, operational challenges, and business initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate work papers (using data analytics) and evidence to support findings and recommendations.
• Communicate findings and recommendations concisely and clearly to all levels of management both verbally and in writing. Work with local management to develop sound and practical solutions to weaknesses and monitor closely the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Deliver high-quality audit reports with concise, practical recommendations, which consider the context in which the business operates.
• Continuously interact and develop strong relationships with management teams to promote open and timely communication.
• Improve the existing internal audit methodology and audit programs to ensure that they adequately address all the key business risks.
• Support other activities including presentations, cost improvement initiatives, strategic analysis, due diligence reviews, etc.
• Domestic travel to business units, up to 40%.

Think you have what it takes to be our Internal Auditor? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you are the best fit:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of three years' experience in a finance or internal audit department of a global organization and/or in a CPA firm.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Data analytics software knowledge (i.e., HighBond, IDEA) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingualism in French and English is strongly preferred
• Inquisitive and detail-oriented.
• Ability to lead and to work independently, a self-starter, creative thinker with high professional standards and integrity.
• Adapt to schedule changes and reprioritize tasks.
• Valid driver's license.