Internal Audit & Controls Contractor

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,656,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC. Calgary-based client seeks an experienced Internal Audit & Controls Contractor for a six-month, in-office assignment with an upstream oil & gas operator in downtown Calgary.

The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls via testing, audits, and risk assessments. You will identify control deficiencies, lead remediation efforts, conduct walkthroughs, document findings, and partner with stakeholders to close gaps while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• CIA/CISA/CPA designation or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of internal controls experience in upstream oil & gas.
• Experience with Qbyte and AFE Navigator preferred.
• Public accounting or management consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual internal control testing and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead remediation of control deficiencies and track corrective actions.
• Partner with process owners and stakeholders to implement remediation plans.
• Perform compliance and operational audits, including risk assessments and validation.
• Execute process walkthroughs and evaluate control design effectiveness.
• Document audit work, findings, and recommendations; communicate gaps to management.
• Drive process improvements and support ad hoc audit projects.

Skills

Internal controls testing

Risk assessments

ITGC frameworks

Stakeholder management

Audit & compliance

Qbyte

AFE Navigator

Education

CIA / CISA / CPA designation

Tools

Qbyte

AFE Navigator

Job description

Calgary-based client is seeking an experienced Internal Audit & Controls Contractor for a 6-month contract. This opportunity is with an E&P company located in downtown Calgary and requires full-time, in-office attendance. The role focuses on evaluating and strengthening internal controls through testing, audits, and risk assessments. Key responsibilities include identifying control deficiencies, leading remediation efforts, conducting process walkthroughs, documenting audit findings, and collaborating with stakeholders to address and resolve control gaps. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives, enhances processes through innovative solutions, and contributes to risk management, internal audit, and compliance-related projects across the organization.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Conduct annual internal control testing and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead remediation of control deficiencies and track corrective actions
• Partner with process owners and stakeholders to implement remediation plans
• Perform compliance and operational audits, including risk assessments and validation
• Execute process walkthroughs and evaluate control design effectiveness
• Document audit work, findings, and recommendations; communicate gaps to management
• Drive process improvements, build strong business partnerships, and support ad hoc audit projects

Your strengths include:

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of audit, risk management, and ITGC frameworks
• 7+ years of internal controls experience in upstream oil & gas
• Professional designation required (CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Experience with Qbyte and AFE Navigator preferred
• Prior public accounting or management consulting experience preferred