Senior Internal Auditor - Accounting and Operations

Solmax; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Annual bonus

RRSP

Insurance

Telemedicine

Transit reimbursement

Parking

Learning portal

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Solmax, a growing international manufacturing group, invites a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, internal control and risk management across the global organization. You will participate in process mapping, control testing, data analysis and actionable recommendations to improve reliability of financial and operational information.

The role offers hybrid work near Longueuil with 3 days on site and opportunities to contribute to a dynamic, risk-based internal audit plan and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, law, engineering or a related field.
• CPA or CIA designation (required)
• Advanced proficiency in both French and English is required.
• 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years conducting financial, operational or compliance audits within an internal audit function.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, control procedures, risk management and IIA Standards.
• Proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite;
• Proficiency with internal audit software is considered a significant asset
• Strong agility, adaptability, organizational skills and autonomy, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with diverse stakeholders
• Team player with a results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Plan internal audit engagements, including establishing budgets and timelines and developing the audit program.
• Map and document business processes (financial and operational) and identify key internal controls.
• Verify compliance with Solmax standards and policies and document the results (e.g., test matrices and working papers).
• Perform design and operating effectiveness tests of financial and operational controls.
• Prepare internal audit reports and present findings and value-added recommendations, including practical and innovative solutions.
• Monitor the progress of recommendations and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, process owners and control owners.
• Support Internal Audit management in developing and updating the dynamic internal audit plan and preparing quarterly reports for the Audit Committee.
• Supervise an intern and external consultants as needed

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, law, engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Internal audit software

Job description

Overview of your role

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will directly contribute to strengthening governance, internal control and riskmanagement practices within a growing international manufacturing group.You will participate in the analysis, documentation and assessment of key financial and operational processesin an international environment. Through your contribution to audit work (including process mapping, controltesting, data analysis and the development of recommendations) you will actively support continuous processimprovement and the reliability of financial and operational information. In addition, in collaboration with theGlobal Director, Internal Audit, you will contribute to developing a dynamic, risk-based internal audit plan,preparing quarterly reports for the Audit Committee, developing internal audit (IA) talent and maintainingstrong relationships across Solmax.This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to the realities of a global organization facing a wide range ofchallenges related to growth through acquisitions and the standardization of practices. It is a careerdevelopment springboard toward a Director, Internal Audit position.

*This hybrid position is based near the Longueuil Metro station and requires 3 days per week on site.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan internal audit engagements, including establishing budgets and timelines and developing theaudit program

• Map and document business processes (financial and operational) and identify key internal controls

• Verify compliance with Solmax standards and policies and document the results (e.g., test matricesand working papers)

• Perform design and operating effectiveness tests of financial and operational controls;

• Prepare internal audit reports and present findings and value-added recommendations, includingpractical and innovative solutions aimed at improving governance, risk management practices andinternal controls

• Monitor the progress of recommendations and the implementation of corrective actions;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, process owners and control owners;

• Support Internal Audit management in developing and updating the dynamic internal audit plan andpreparing quarterly reports for the Audit Committee.

• Supervise an intern and external consultants as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, law, engineering or a related field

• CPA or CIA designation (required)

• Advanced proficiency in both French and English is required

• 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years conducting financial, operational orcompliance audits within an internal audit function

• Sound understanding of accounting standards, control procedures, risk management and IIAStandards

• Proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite;

• Proficiency with internal audit software is considered a significant asset

• Strong agility, adaptability, organizational skills and autonomy, with the ability to thrive in a dynamicenvironment

• Strong analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with diverse stakeholders

• Team player with a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• A position at the corporate headquarters of a global company that is highly respected in its industry

• A highly adaptable organization that embraces opportunities and change

• Newly renovated offices accessible from the Longueuil Metro station

• Public transit pass reimbursement policy or employer-paid parking

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Flexible hybrid work schedule

• Comprehensive benefits package (RRSP, Employee Assistance Program, insurance and telemedicine)

• Online learning and development portal

• $500 annual wellness allowance