Senior Auditor

canadiantirecorporation

Toronto

On-site

CAD 53,000 - 88,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives and education

Career growth opportunities and store/

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Senior Auditor to help plan and execute risk-based audits across retail processes, leveraging data analytics to validate controls. You will assess control design and operation, document findings, and support engagements with the Audit Manager/APM.

The role requires CPA/CFE, 2+ years auditing, and strong communication. Knowledge of retail merchandising, supply chain, and marketing is a plus. On-site in Toronto with strong analytical tooling proficiency.

Qualifications

CPA designation or passed CFE
2+ years of auditing experience
Degree in finance or business
Experience in enterprise risk auditing
Data analytics/testing to draw insights
Retail industry knowledge an asset
Strong written/verbal communication
Process mapping of controls and processes
Proficient with data analytics tools and AI platforms
Team collaboration and relationship building

Responsibilities

Plan and complete risk-based audits and support audit engagements
Assess controls for adequacy and design, report gaps
Assist planning, execution and reporting with Audit Manager/APM
Perform data mining and testing of processes and controls
Develop and maintain risk-based audit documentation and flowcharts
Support external auditors during audits
Maintain current knowledge of controls and processes
Communicate findings and corrective actions to management
Assist in preparing draft audit reports

Skills

CPA/CFE

Auditing

Data analytics

SQL

Python

KNIME

Microsoft Excel

Process mapping

Education

Degree in finance or business

Tools

SQL

Python

KNIME

Co-pilot

ChatGPT

Visio

Excel

Job description

What you'll do

Working with Audit Manager/Audit Portfolio Manager (APM), the Senior Auditor will help plan & effectively complete assigned accountabilities, supporting the completion of process focused, risk-based audits. As a member of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team, complete (or in the case of more complex audits, assist in the completion of) risk-based, business process focused audit assignments with the goal of improving the overall risk/control environment of CTC.

Assess and report on both the adequacy and effectiveness of those internal controls that aim to manage risk. In so doing, identify weaknesses and recognize opportunities for control enhancements.
Provide direct assistance to Audit Manager/APM in planning, execution and reporting of the assigned engagements.
Complete audit engagements, projects, or multiple sections of the audit program.
Identify, document, and assess key business process related risks and controls.
Assess key controls in terms of both adequacy of design and effectiveness of operation.
Report risk / control gaps in the process that may impact a business from achieving its objectives.
Support Management by identifying through audits completed, cost recoveries and savings opportunities.

Specific accountabilities pertaining to the phases of the audit are as follows

Planning / Execution Stages

Assist in developing detailed audit plans / programs and manage assigned fieldwork to ensure alignment.
Assist in assessing risks and adequacy of internal controls for business processes, and document in flowcharts.
Apply data mining approach to validate control assertions. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required.
Complete sufficient testing of processes/key controls/assertions in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure that the audit documentation on each assignment meet division's and IIA Standards.
Communicate non-compliance related issues to senior member of audit team for discussion with clients.
Assist more senior members of audit team in obtaining agreement for corrective action plans from client management including completion dates. Perform follow-up if requested.
Provide assistance as required, to external auditors in conducting audits.
Maintain and develop current and professional knowledge to enhance and complement work skill set.

Reporting Stage

As requested, help support the completion of draft audit reports.

What you bring

CPA Designated or has successfully passed the CPA Common Final Examination (CFE)
2+ years of practical auditing experience
Degree in finance or business
Experience in completing an enterprise business risk audit approach
Proven record of designing and conducting audit tests using data analytics, and to formulate appropriate conclusions and insights
Applied knowledge and experience of retail industry including merchandising, sourcing and buying, supply chain, store operations and marketing is considered an asset
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required.
Well-developed verbal and writing skills sufficient to prepare and communicate audit findings
Proficient in process mapping of control systems and processes
Strong organizational skills and able to self manage
Presentation skills sufficient to provide detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to risk/ control related matters
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Visio, SQL, Python, KNIME, Co-pilot, ChatGPT and/or other data analytics and AI tools
Proven skills for working with teams and building team rapport

We are looking for individuals who are:

Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business
Outcome focused, critical thinkers with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business
Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward

If you're curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then this is definitely the place to be.

We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: