Date Posted:  Oct 28, 2024

Title:  Sr. Internal Auditor


Description: 

 

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Job Summary

In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring that our financial and operational activities are aligned with our policies, standards, and best practices. You will work with various business units and functions across the organization, conducting audits, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, execute, and deliver audit assignments, either individually or as part of a small team, following the internal audit methodology and standards.
  • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes, controls, IT systems, performance metrics, operational challenges, and business initiatives in the areas under review.
  • Document and support audit findings and recommendations with appropriate evidence and work papers.
  • Communicate audit results and action plans clearly and concisely to all levels of management, both verbally and in writing.
  • Follow up on the implementation and status of agreed action plans and report any issues or delays.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function, by updating the risk assessment, audit programs, and audit tools, and participating in other initiatives and projects as needed.
  • Support other internal audit activities, such as fraud investigations, presentations, cost improvement initiatives, due diligence reviews, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or external/internal audit.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • CPA or CIA certification is preferred, or willingness to pursue it.
  • Knowledge of SAP and/or Microsoft Power Platform suite of tools (i.e. Power BI, Power Apps, Copilot) is a plus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to business units, up to 40%.
  • Valid driver’s license.

 Skills and Capabilities:

  • Strong communication skills and ability to function effectively as part of a team, in one-on-one situations, and in audit presentations.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and high attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Critical thinker, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solver.
  • Solid time management and organization skills.
  • Adapt to schedule changes and reprioritize tasks.
  • Effective leader and team player.

 

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

 

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.


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