Senior Auditor at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited

Job description

What you'll do Working with Audit Manager/Audit Portfolio Manager (APM), the Senior Auditor will help plan & effectively complete assigned accountabilities, supporting the completion of process focused, risk-based audits. As a member of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team, complete (or in the case of more complex audits, assist in the completion of) risk-based, business process focused audit assignments with the goal of improving the overall risk/control environment of CTC. • Assess and report on both the adequacy and effectiveness of those internal controls that aim to manage risk. In so doing, identify weaknesses and recognize opportunities for control enhancements. • Provide direct assistance to Audit Manager/APM in planning, execution and reporting of the assigned engagements. • Complete audit engagements, projects, or multiple sections of the audit program. • Identify, document, and assess key business process related risks and controls. • Assess key controls in terms of both adequacy of design and effectiveness of operation. • Report risk / control gaps in the process that may impact a business from achieving its objectives. • Support Management by identifying through audits completed, cost recoveries and savings opportunities. Specific accountabilities pertaining to the phases of the audit are as follows: Planning / Execution Stages · Assist in developing detailed audit plans / programs and manage assigned fieldwork to ensure alignment. · Assist in assessing risks and adequacy of internal controls for business processes, and document in flowcharts. · Apply data mining approach to validate control assertions. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required. · Complete sufficient testing of processes/key controls/assertions in an effective and efficient manner. · Ensure that the audit documentation on each assignment meet division’s and IIA Standards. · Communicate non-compliance related issues to senior member of audit team for discussion with clients. · Assist more senior members of audit team in obtaining agreement for corrective action plans from client management including completion dates. Perform follow-up if requested. · Provide assistance as required, to external auditors in conducting audits. · Maintain and develop current and professional knowledge to enhance and complement work skill set. Reporting Stage · As requested, help support the completion of draft audit reports. What you bring · CPA Designated or has successfully passed the CPA Common Final Examination (CFE) · 2+ years of practical auditing experience · Degree in finance or business · Experience in completing an enterprise business risk audit approach · Proven record of designing and conducting audit tests using data analytics, and to formulate appropriate conclusions and insights · Applied knowledge and experience of retail industry including merchandising, sourcing and buying, supply chain, store operations and marketing is considered an asset · Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required. · Well-developed verbal and writing skills sufficient to prepare and communicate audit findings · Proficient in process mapping of control systems and processes · Strong organizational skills and able to self manage · Presentation skills sufficient to provide detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to risk/ control related matters · Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Visio, SQL, Python, KNIME, Co-pilot, ChatGPT and/or other data analytics and AI tools · Proven skills for working with teams and building team rapport We are looking for individuals who are: Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment Action oriented, and