Senior Internal Auditor

IKO Industries; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to plan, execute, and report on diverse engagements across operations, compliance, and IT.

The role offers growth potential as an Intermediate Auditor or Senior level based on experience, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will engage with leadership, apply IIA standards, and travel 10-20% within Canada, the US, and Europe as needed, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience in operational, compliance, risk, or advisory engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Progress toward obtaining a professional certification is preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA).
• Hands-on experience performing all phases of the internal audit lifecycle.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards and leading audit practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit procedures, documenting business processes and preparing audit programs.
• Perform testing, analyze evidence, identify root causes, and draw conclusions.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and provide assurance on controls.
• Use data analytics and visualization tools to support risk assessments and audits.
• Document findings clearly and present recommendations to management.
• Maintain audit documentation in audit management software and meet timelines.
• Monitor audit issues and management action plans for timely remediation.
• Contribute to development of Internal Audit methodologies and annual planning.

Skills

Internal audit

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability (10-20%)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

About IKO Industries Ltd.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on operational, compliance, financial, IT, and advisory engagements. This role requires strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, relationship-building, internal audit, and risk management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be hired at either the Intermediate Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary - $85,000-$120,000 based on experience
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability RRSP Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit procedures, including documenting business processes, preparing audit programs, performing testing, analyzing evidence, identifying root causes, and drawing conclusions.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and provide assurance that control frameworks are functioning as intended and aligned with leading practices.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit effectiveness, support risk assessments, perform audit testing, identify trends, anomalies, and unusual transactions.
• Document clear, concise, and objective audit findings and recommendations that add value to the business.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation within audit management software in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to the IA Manager, Director, and management for discussion and validation.
• Monitor and track audit issues and management action plans to ensure timely remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and research leading practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies, annual audit planning, and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience, preferably in operational, compliance, risk, or advisory engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Progress toward obtaining a professional certification is preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA).
• Hands-on experience performing all phases of the internal audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through reporting.
• Knowledge of and experience applying Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and leading audit practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Willing and able to travel within Canada, the United States, and Europe if needed (approximately 10-20% annually).

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

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