Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Saint John, NB

Reference # HL-18354

Our client, Irving Oil, is an international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships.

Founded in 1924, Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, along with more than 900 fuelling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada and New England.

It also operates Ireland’s only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. In 2019, Irving Oil expanded its presence in Ireland by acquiring Top Oil, a leading supplier of home heating oil, petrol and diesel fuel.

Irving Oil established its European operations in 2014 with an office in London, England, and tankage in Amsterdam. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eight consecutive years, Irving Oil has a strong customer and community focus and is committed to future growth.

Now, we are partnering with Irving Oil looking to bring an experienced audit professional to their team in Saint John as Senior Internal Auditor.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will execute multiple complex audit projects and drive change through risk identification and process improvement.

You will be adding value by developing relationships with auditees throughout the organization to monitor and improve internal controls, processes and drive operating efficiencies.

Additionally, you will make an impact by assisting in the supervision and mentoring of other Auditors on our team.

Responsibilities will include :

Audit planning Work with the audit team and Internal Audit Manager to determine the objectives, risk criteria, and scope of assigned engagements.

Develop the audit work program including procedures to be performed, budget of hours, resources and key milestones.

Analysis and Evaluation Utilize data analytics, benchmarks, internal and external criteria to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls under review.

Apply critical thinking in assessing and concluding on audit findings.

Project management Assign, monitor and assess the work of individual team members to ensure the audit work complies with professional audit standards and is delivered with quality.

Execute multiple engagements and / or tasks concurrently to ensure timely completion.

Documenting audit procedures and results Ensure that audit planning and working papers conform with the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Responsibilities will include writing detailed and summary audit reports

• Communication Prepare clear and concise verbal and written reports that articulate to a broad range of stakeholders the benefit of the audit activity and support effective risk management and continuous improvement.
• Management Action Plan follow-up Work effectively with the Internal Audit Manager and business to support and monitor timely implementation of their action plans.
• Lessons Learned - Capture lessons learned from audit engagements and share results with team in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Relationship building Develop relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization to monitor and improve internal controls, processes and drive operating efficiencies.

Successfully recognizing and managing conflicts, if they arise.

The ideal candidate will possess :

Post-secondary education is required and a professional designation as a CIA or interest in obtaining it within year of hire.

Other designations (CPA, CFE, CISA, PMI) are considered assets.

• 5+ years of post-university work experience
• Excellent working knowledge and application of International Professional Practice Framework of the IIA.
• Relationship building skills with experience in conflict resolution including a high integrity to conform with the IIA Code of Ethics and Irving's Code of Ethical Conduct
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor junior team members.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Analytical thinker with problem solving capabilities who can identify risks, observations and opportunities as well as provide solutions.
• Highly developed communication skills, including ability to develop clear and concise written recommendations.
• Proven ability in time management and ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.

Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.