Internal Auditor

Saputo, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid work environment with the WFH 1

Advantageous corporate agreements

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan withem​p

Purchase option of company stocks

Group RRSP

Health and wellness program in the  

Assistance program for employees and

Saputo products at a discounted price

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking an Internal Auditor to participate in planning and executing mandates in Financial Compliance and Application conversions/upgrades. You will audit, document deficiencies, and provide recommendations to enhance control design and operations, while supporting external audit reliance and advisory initiatives.

The role requires bilingual English/French communication, 2-4 years audit experience, and a solid grasp of GAAS, IFRS, COSO. SAP knowledge and Power BI are pluses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional designation (CPA, CA, CIA, or CFE) or in progress.
• 2-4 years minimum of experience in audit; internal audit and financial compliance experience is a plus.
• Provide clear, concise information to others via verbal or written communication in both English and French.
• Understands Internal Audit’s purpose and role within the organization.
• Must understand generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures and techniques and risk management frameworks; general knowledge of other relevant business domain/ industry standards a plus.
• General knowledge of the purposes and concepts of accounting standards: IFRS, COSO, NI 52-109 Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, basic experience in data analytics techniques and tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of an ERP system; knowledge of SAP applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Financial Compliance (52-109) audits; evaluate risks, identify internal controls, design audit procedures, and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Document deficiencies with control owners, develop conclusions, identify root causes, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Draft audit report findings and follow-up on management action plans.
• Provide periodic updates to Senior Manager, Financial Compliance on status of assigned work.
• Assist in Application conversions and upgrade audits: advise on controls design and monitor project progress; test conversions and project controls.
• Support external audit reliance requirements: provide results and working papers; answer questions on controls.
• Participate in advisory mandates offering recommendations to improve control design or operation.
• Support in ad-hoc governance, risk, and controls requests from Management and Audit Committee.

Skills

Clear communication English & French

Collaborative approach

Accountability

Ethical/proactive

Auditing standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Professional designation (CPA, CA, CIA, CFE) or in progress

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of The Role

Within Corporate Internal Audit team at Saputo, we are currently seeking an Internal Auditor to actively participate in the planning and execution of mandates in the following key areas: Financial Compliance (52-109) and Application conversions and upgrades.

How You Will Make Contributions that Matter

• Conduct Financial Compliance 52-109 audits: Under supervision, plan and execute audits; evaluate risks, identify internal controls to mitigate risks, design audit procedures, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Formulate, document, and discuss deficiencies with the control owners, develop conclusions, identify root causes, and provide recommendations for control and process improvements.
• With support, draft audit report findings that document the results and findings of the engagements.
• Perform follow-up reviews to verify that management action plans have been effectively implemented.
• Provide periodic updates to Senior Manager, Financial Compliance on the status of assigned work.
• Assist in the performance of Application conversions and upgrade audits: Provide the business advice on design of controls; support the monitoring of project progress; complete tests on conversions and project controls; report on results and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in supporting external audit reliance requirements: as required, provide results and working papers; act as a first response for questions on controls.
• Participate in advisory mandates providing recommendations on control design or operation to help improve efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Support Senior Manager, Financial Compliance with various ad-hoc and special requests from Management, and the Audit Committee related to governance, risk, and controls.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in a related field.
• Professional designation, or in process of completion (CPA, CA, CIA, CFE or equivalent).
• 2-4 years minimum of experience in audit; internal audit and financial compliance experience is a plus.
• Provide clear, concise information to others via verbal or written communication in both English and French.
• Understands Internal Audit’s purpose and role within the organization.
• Must understand generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures and techniques and risk management frameworks; general knowledge of other relevant business domain/ industry standards a plus.
• General knowledge of the purposes and concepts of accounting standards: IFRS, COSO, NI 52-109 Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, basic experience in data analytics techniques and tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of an ERP system; knowledge of SAP applications is a plus.
• Acts as an ethical, proactive, and objective professional.
• Use a collaborative and inclusive approach with individuals and teams, engaging others with warmth, sincerity, and transparency.
• Accepts personal responsibility for delivering results, able to manage and prioritize workload in a constantly changing environment, ensuring quality of work while meeting deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Mobility as function requires travel 5%-10%; Canada and the United States - Eligibility to a TN Visa is required.
• As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salaries
• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 1 day a week
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Salary Range: From 68,630$ to 90,080$ (+ business allowance)

About Saputo

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly.

Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.