Senior Auditor

Westlake; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Senior Auditor who will lead various internal audit assignments, evaluating controls and testing effectiveness. The position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and effective communication abilities. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least four years of auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in internal auditing.
• 3 years in public accounting or consulting preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting of audit projects.
• Identify key business risks and develop risk-based project plans.
• Draft clear and concise written descriptions of audit findings.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA)

Tools

CaseWare IDEA

JDEdwards

SAP

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The Senior Auditor participates in and frequently serves as the team leader for a variety of internal audit assignments and projects, which include Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing, internal audit projects, vendor audits, internal investigations, process reviews, and other projects. The Senior Auditor is responsible forevaluating the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during internal audit, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley projects. The Senior Auditor must understandinternal audit scope and objectives, design and perform audit procedures to achieve project objectives, document the results of the work performed and prepare draft reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but not limited to the following :

Performplanning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management onthe results of audit projects.

Performidentification of keybusiness risks, including the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and develop a risk-based projectplan.

Identify opportunities for improvementsin processes and internal controlsand discuss improvement opportunities with process owners.

Participate in, or leadclient opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects.

Develop audit work programs and prepare workpapers that support observations and document work performed.

Evaluate governance processes, procedures, and actions that management uses to monitor the risk mitigation activities of the company.

Draft written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise that can be included in project reports and in reports to the Board of Directors.

Present findings toInternal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive,and ProcessOwners.

Directly support outside firms performing consulting engagements, financial audits, and assessments of management’s review of internal controls.

Performmonitoring the implementation of management action plans.

Perform data analysis, evaluate results, and draw conclusions on the results in support of Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.

Work independently with limited direction and guidance, and effectively coordinate project activities with other team members.

Interact and communicate effectively with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization.

Demonstrate maturity, poise, self-confidence, and tact while in contact with other employees in the company.

Must embrace a “team” concept and work effectively with audit management and othersonall assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of internal audit practices,and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches.

Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO.

Ability to applyexperience, critical thinking skills, and internal control concepts to evaluateprocesses and identify risks.

Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodology, process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to conduct effective interviews.

Data analysis experience using CaseWare IDEA or similar tools would be a plus.

Experience working with JDEdwards and SAP is a plus.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degreerequired.

Minimum combination of 4years’ experience in internal auditor 3 years in public accountingor consulting.

Professional certification (CISA,CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.

Manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units, which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

LI-Hybrid

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.