Auditor, Retail Audit

Valleyview Co-op; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative organization in Saskatoon is seeking an Auditor for Retail Audit. This hybrid role entails engaging with local Co-ops and performing significant audit work aligned with financial assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business with strong experience in audit and accounting practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-contributed pension plan

Opportunities for learning and professional development

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or retail operations.
• Working towards CPA or CIA designation valued.

Responsibilities

• Support audit testing related to retailing system conversion.
• Lead moderate complexity audit engagements.
• Prepare financial statements and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Economics

Advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring an Auditor for Retail Audit on a permanent basis within our Audit Services team.

This hybrid position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, offering opportunities to travel across Western Canada to engage with local Co-ops, build relationships, and participate in hands-on audit work.

If you're passionate about building relationships, collaborating with others, and solving problems, this is a great opportunity to connect with diverse teams and make a meaningful impact in communities across Western Canada.

What you'll do :

• Support audit testing related to the conversion of the Co-op Retailing System to JD Edwards.
• Lead and support moderate complexity audit engagements following appropriate accounting and auditing standards.
• Provide independent assessments of local Co-operative governance, risk management processes, and internal control systems by performing reviews as assigned.
• Prepare and complete audit files, document control testing, and communicate weaknesses or improvement areas to the Co-ops Board and management.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns.

Who you'll work with :

You will focus on customer service while supporting local co-ops, working closely with the Audit Service team, and reporting to the Audit Manager. Our team values work-life balance, efficiency, and professional growth.

Why it matters :

We support local Co-ops' growth by providing services in marketing, research, IT, HR, accounting, risk management, and business development.

Who you are :

You are seeking a career in Finance and :

• Hold a bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce, with a major in accounting or finance preferred.
• Have 3-6 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or retail operations.
• Are working towards a professional designation in accounting (CPA) or auditing (CIA); relevant education and experience may also be considered.

What we offer :

• Competitive salary, short-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and employer-contributed pension plan.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.
• As a cooperative, we operate differently, focusing on community service, profit sharing, and sustainable growth. Learn more about us on our website.

We are committed to accessibility and encourage candidates requiring accommodations to contact us. All information will be kept confidential.

If interested, please apply by June 23, 2025.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further steps will be contacted.

As this role involves trust and safety, a criminal record check, driver’s abstract, and credit check may be required.

FCL values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome and can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Key Skills

Economics, Access Control System, Advisory, Communication, E-Learning, Corporate Attorney

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : 3-6 years

Vacancy : 1