Internal Auditor (12 months contract)

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of The Role

Within Corporate Internal Audit team at Saputo, we are currently seeking an Internal Auditor for a temporary term to actively participate in the planning and execution of mandates supporting Financial Compliance (52-109).

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Conduct Financial Compliance 52-109 audits:

• Under supervision, plan and execute audits; evaluate risks, identify internal controls to mitigate risks, design audit procedures, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Formulate, document, and discuss deficiencies with the control owners, develop conclusions, identify root causes, and provide recommendations for control and process improvements.

• With support, draft audit report findings that document the results and findings of the engagements.

• Perform follow-up reviews to verify that management action plans have been effectively implemented.

• Provide periodic updates to the Manager, Financial Compliance on the status of assigned work.

• Assist in supporting external audit reliance requirements:

• As required, provide results and working papers.

• Act as a first response for questions on controls.

• Support the Manager, Financial Compliance with various ad-hoc and special requests from Management, and the Audit Committee related to governance, risk, and controls.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in a related field.

• Professional designation, or in process of completion (CPA CA, CIA, CFE or equivalent).

• 2-4 years minimum of experience in audit; internal audit and financial compliance experience is a plus.

• Provide clear, concise information to others via verbal or written communication in both English and French, Spanish is a plus.

• Understand Internal Audit’s purpose and role within the organization.

• Be familiar with generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures and techniques and risk management frameworks; general knowledge of other relevant business domain/ industry standards a plus.

• Possess general knowledge of the purposes and concepts of accounting standards: IFRS, COSO, NI 52-109 Certification.

• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, basic experience in data analytics techniques and tools such as Power BI and Copilot is a plus.

• Possess knowledge of the basic concepts of an ERP system; knowledge of SAP applications is a plus.

• Act as an ethical, proactive, and objective professional.

• Use a collaborative and inclusive approach with individuals and teams, engaging others with warmth, sincerity, and transparency.

• Accept personal responsibility for delivering results, able to manage and prioritize workload in a constantly changing environment, ensuring quality of work while meeting deadlines.

• Be available to travel as function requires travel 5%-10%; Canada and the United States.

As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America. 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week  

• Advantageous corporate agreements 

• Health and wellness program in the workplace 

• Assistance program for employees and their families 

• Saputo products at a discounted price 

Salary Range:

$66,960 - $87,890

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. 

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

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