Junior Internal Auditor

Bison Transport Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Sports teams

Coaching and training

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc is seeking a Junior Internal Auditor to partner with the Corporate Controller and support audits and process improvements across the organization.

The role offers exposure to payroll, invoicing, purchasing, inventory, fuel, and tax compliance, with opportunities for professional growth and CIA certification on a pathway to advancement in a dynamic transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting/finance.
• Interest in pursuing CIA or equivalent certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify internal audit opportunities across payroll, invoicing, purchasing, inventory, fuel and tax compliance.
• Conduct audits related to GST/PST, driver pay, customer rating and invoicing, and fuel programs.
• Define audit scope, develop audit plans, and execute audits for compliance and process effectiveness.
• Analyze findings and provide recommendations to improve controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify new audit opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and participate in audit committee updates.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Auditing knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

As a Junior Internal Auditor, you will partner with the Corporate Controller to support audit and process improvement initiatives across the organization. This role offers exposure to a wide range of business functions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your audit, analytical, and problem-solving skills while gaining valuable insight into the transportation industry. For the right candidate, this entry-level position offers significant opportunity for professional growth and career development.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for internal audits across key business functions, including payroll, customer billing, purchasing, inventory, fuel, and tax compliance.
• Conduct audits related to GST/PST, driver pay, customer rating and invoicing, purchasing activities, inventory controls, and fuel tax programs (IRP/IFTA).
• Define audit scope, develop audit plans, and execute audits to assess compliance, accuracy, and process effectiveness.
• Analyze audit findings and provide recommendations to improve controls, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on process changes impacting payroll, revenue, purchasing, and financial reporting.
• Partner with department leaders to identify new audit opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain ongoing audit programs to monitor compliance and process performance.
• Review previous audit initiatives to ensure controls and processes remain effective and aligned with intended design.
• Coordinate corrective action initiatives resulting from audit findings.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with the Continuous Improvement department to define requirements and support the implementation of operational changes.
• Participate in audit committee meetings, providing updates on audit activities, findings, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as a trusted resource for leaders across the organization, promoting best practices in risk management, compliance, and process governance.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• A post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, Auditing, or a related field.
• Interest in pursuing a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or other relevant professional certification.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Objective, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using analytical tools to interpret and evaluate data.
• Working knowledge of audit principles, accounting processes, internal controls, and data analysis concepts; SQL experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Job classification: NOC Code: 11100.

Why Bison

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career.
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider.
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams.

About Bison

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business.
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving.
• Committed to environmental sustainability.

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills.

We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.