Senior Internal Auditor

The Opportunity:

The Senior Internal Auditor position is an exciting role that provides exposure to all areas of the business through the execution of financial, operational, commercial and information technology related reviews. Our work is fast paced, innovative and provides team members with an opportunity to materially impact MLF’s operations. Team members are provided with a unique vantage point whereby they will have the opportunity to delve into the business, deliver real value and become uniquely positioned to pursue a long-term career path within or outside of Internal Audit.

Reporting to the Manager / Director, the Senior Internal Auditor will assist in planning and executing a variety of operational audit and value add consulting engagements. Your work will assist the Audit Committee and management in drawing conclusions on the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls as well as deliver tangible value to business partners by providing unique insights on how operations can be improved to support the optimization of MLF’s performance.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 27. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy;
Existing headcount
Compensation: $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Internal Audit / Advisory Reviews

• Planning and executing a variety of unique and challenging engagements within expected timelines.
• Documenting findings clearly in working papers and preparing draft audit and advisory reports.
• Meaningfully participating in presenting engagement findings to senior management.
• Working with senior management to gain alignment and ensuring action plans address issues.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal audit processes and internal control matters.

NI 52-109 Compliance

• Supporting the CEO/CFO Certification (“C3”) operational effectiveness assessments of internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures by ensuring the timely completion of C3 testing activities as performed by various stakeholders across MLF and independent testing completed by internal audit team.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the C3 program, providing recommendations for improvement to the C3 Steering Committee.

Business Partner

• Build strong relationships with management through partnerships and collaboration.
• Providing timely updates, efficient execution of the engagement, and understanding the area of the business being reviewed.
• Build a reputation of being a trusted business advisor to MLF management teams through providing useful, credible, timely, business-relevant, and independent insights.
• Contribute to a team culture of high-performance by demonstrating a relentless commitment to excellence while expecting the same from everyone on the team.

What You’ll Bring :

• Desire to build a career.
• Results orientated high performer.
• Personable, engaging and relationship builder.
• Always a positive and professional attitude.
• Focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Proactive, organized and deadline driven.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to solve challenges independently.
• Strong project management skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Information Technology / SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to travel (about 15-20%), as required.
• CPA, CA, or MBA is required – CIA and CISA designations would be an advantage.
• 2-3 years of Big 4…