Senior Audit Specialist: Risk & Controls

Suncor Energy Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous vacation

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking an Audit Specialist to lead and execute internal audits, planning fieldwork, analyzing data, and drafting observations to strengthen controls and manage risk.

You will use data analytics tools such as ACL and Power BI, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with business areas across a 40-hour work week at the Calgary head office, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, with a broad knowledge of business process, risk and controls.
• Proven track record of leading audits and driving process improvements in complex, matrixed organizations.
• A university degree accompanied by a professional accounting designation, MBA, certified internal auditor designation or P. Eng. is required
• CPA, CIA, or CISA or any other equivalent designation related to auditing is required

Responsibilities

• Apply Suncor’s IA methodology and IIA standards to support audit planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, and execution of audit deliverables
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls, using sound judgment to identify risks, gaps and identify improvement opportunities
• Develop clear, evidence-based audit findings and practical recommendations that help management mitigate risk and improve governance
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers and reports that meet established timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements
• Use data and analytics tools to identify trends, outliers, and control weaknesses, adding insight beyond traditional testing
• Independently manage assigned audits with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong analytical thinking, organization, and project management skills
• Lead by influence, mentor junior team members through well-supported analysis and recommendations
• Follow up on management action plans and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills

Audit leadership

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Education

University degree

Professional designation (CPA/CIA/CISA)

MBA

Tools

ACL

Power BI

Job description

Suncor Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking an Audit Specialist to lead and execute internal audits, planning fieldwork, analyzing data, and drafting observations to strengthen controls and manage risk.

You will use data analytics tools such as ACL and Power BI, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with business areas across a 40-hour work week at the Calgary head office, with occasional travel.