Auditor, Retail Audit

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

Job summary

A North American cooperative is seeking an Auditor for a hybrid role in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This position involves engaging with local co-ops, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-6 years of experience, with opportunities for professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a commitment to community investment. Applications are due by June 23, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant accounting, auditing, or retail operations experience.
• Actively working toward CPA or CIA professional designation.

Responsibilities

• Support audit testing on Co-op Retailing System conversion.
• Lead audit engagements of moderate complexity.
• Perform objective assessments of governance and risk management processes.
• Document control testing and communicate identified weaknesses.
• Assist in financial statement preparation.

Skills

Economics

Advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce

Job description

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, and offers the opportunity to travel across Western Canada to engage directly with local Co-ops, build strong relationships, and participate in meaningful 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:

1. Support audit testing on the conversion of Co-op Retailing System to JD Edwards.
2. Lead and support audit engagements of moderate complexity in accordance with appropriate accounting and auditing standards.
3. Participate in providing an independent, objective assessment of local Co-operative governance, risk management processes, and internal control structures by performing assigned reviews.
4. Prepare and complete audit files, documenting all control testing and communicating any identified weaknesses or areas for improvement to the Co-ops Board and management.
5. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and corporate tax returns.

Who you'll work with:

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

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering professional services including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management, and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

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

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to pursue learning opportunities for growth and development.
• We operate as a co-operative, working together to serve Western Canadians, deliver profits back to communities, and invest in sustainable growth. To learn more, visit our website.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please submit your requests. All information will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply by June 23, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for further steps will be contacted.

As this position is trust and safety-sensitive, a criminal record check, driver’s abstract, and credit check may be required in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, where everyone feels at home and can participate fully during 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