Internal Auditor

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

Member of an Audit work group responsible for supporting audit engagements designed to independently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across business activities, assess compliance with regulatory requirements, and review adherence to contractual obligations. Working under the guidance of more experienced auditors, this role contributes to audit planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting activities in alignment with the Corporation's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

The Junior Audit Advisor develops audit knowledge, business understanding, and technical skills while gaining exposure to risk assessment, control evaluation, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and other audit-related projects as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Support the annual audit planning process by collecting information, assessing risks, and assisting in identifying areas for audit focus.
• Participate in internal audit engagements and special assurance reviews by performing testing, documenting results, and evaluating control effectiveness.
• Assist with SOX testing activities to support management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support third-party and joint venture audits by gathering evidence, analyzing information, and documenting findings.
• Prepare workpapers and audit documentation in accordance with departmental standards and professional audit practices.
• Identify potential control gaps, risks, and process improvement opportunities, escalating issues to audit leadership as appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders while developing communication and influencing skills.
• Utilize data analytics and digital audit tools to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation.
• Participate in transformation initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and continuous improvement efforts within the audit function.
• Support audit teams in delivering high-quality audit results within established timelines.

About You

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 5 years of progressive finance, accounting, audit, risk management, or compliance experience.
• Foundational understanding of risk management, internal controls, and audit principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in applying data analytics and digital tools to audit activities.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Progression towards or completion of CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications considered an asset.
• Experience within oil & gas industry, energy sector, and/or large public-company environments
• Strong change management capabilities, successfully driving value-enhancing business initiatives and performance

Your Benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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