Internal Auditor

Horizon Recruitment Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is recruiting a Corporate Auditor to join a growing internal audit team. The role supports sound internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness across North American operating companies.

The position offers a clear path for career advancement within internal audit or broader corporate roles. The successful candidate will plan risk assessments, lead audits across units, and present actionable improvements to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and university degree required.
• Experience with operational, financial, or IT audits.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate governance regulations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk assessments across multiple business units.
• Develop and execute internal audit plans in collaboration with the audit team.
• Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits, including governance requirements.
• Present clear, actionable recommendations to improve systems and controls.
• Follow up with business leaders to ensure audit recommendations are implemented.
• Document and improve policies, procedures, and best practices across departments.
• Identify internal control gaps and support policy development.
• Deliver training to staff on internal controls and audit findings.
• Assess IT systems for security, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Support external auditors during year-end audits.
• Handle fraud investigations and participate in M&A audit activities.
• Take on special projects as directed by senior leadership.

Skills

CPA designation

Internal audit

IT audit

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

CPA designation and university degree

Job description

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is recruiting for a Corporate Auditor to join a growing internal audit team within a leading food manufacturing and distribution company. As the business expands across North America, this role plays a key part in ensuring sound internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness across a diverse group of operating companies. This position offers a strong path for career advancement, either within the internal audit function or through broader corporate or operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk assessments across multiple business units
• Develop and execute internal audit plans in collaboration with the audit team
• Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits, including governance requirements
• Present clear, actionable recommendations to improve systems and controls
• Follow up with business leaders to ensure audit recommendations are implemented
• Document and improve policies, procedures, and best practices across departments
• Identify internal control gaps and support policy development
• Deliver training to staff on internal controls and audit findings
• Assess IT systems for security, compliance, and control effectiveness
• Support external auditors during year-end audits
• Handle fraud investigations and participate in M&A audit activities
• Take on special projects as directed by senior leadership

Requirements

• CPA designation and university degree required
• Experience with operational, financial, or IT audits
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate governance regulations
• Skilled in business process documentation and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience presenting to or working with Audit Committees
• Leadership or mentoring experience in audit settings
• Advanced certifications such as CIA, CFE, or CCSA (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of manufacturing or distribution operations, especially costing
• Experience with audit work in mergers and acquisitions
• Exposure to fraud investigations and IT audits
• Skills in data extraction and manipulation

Remuneration

• $80,000 - $95,000 with benefits.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered