Senior Auditor

Job Brief

Senior Auditor in Regina

If you have an audit background and want to work for one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, Access Communications has an exciting opportunity for you. Access offers a great salary, outstanding benefits, company matched pension plan as well as ongoing training and career development opportunities not to mention amazing staff discounts for all services. And because Access is a small company in a highly competitive industry you will experience a fast-paced work environment with opportunities to perform analysis and learn about all aspects of our business and industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Auditor in Regina, SK.

Main Duties include:

Audit Planning & Execution

1. Prepares and maintains Internal Audit Charter for submission to the CFO.
2. Seeks input from senior leaders and other stakeholders with respect to potential control issues and risk; identifies key organizational processes for audit purposes.
3. Prepares the audit plan, methodology, documentation, and related processes in accordance with regulatory, legal and industry standards and organizational requirements.
4. Finalizes the audit plan, scope, and timeliness for submission to the CFO.
5. Conducts audits of financial, operational, and compliance areas to assess effectiveness and efficiency, controls, and risk.
6. Audits various financial and operational processes including, but not limited to:
1. data security and the protection of corporate assets.
2. accounting processes and procedures.
3. warehousing, inventory management and distribution.
4. revenue completeness and collection.
5. Human Resource information systems and processes.
6. associated segregation of duties and other control measures for financial and operational areas.
7. Performs detailed testing, analysis, and assessment with respect to applicable laws, the integrity of corporate systems, processes, procedures, and related controls; proactively identifies gaps, deficiencies, errors, non-compliance issues, control weaknesses, and other areas of concern.

Audit Reporting and Compliance

1. Creates an audit report that incorporates key audit process categories (i.e., criteria, condition, cause, consequence, corrective action plan and recommendations).
2. Meets with the leadership to discuss the audit report, related findings, and recommendations.
3. Prepares and presents to Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) - Internal Audit Charter, Annual Internal Audit Plan, and quarterly reporting.
4. Collaborates with management/process owners to discuss processes and procedures that are non-compliant or at risk; provides guidance / best practice approaches to mitigate risk and ensure integrity is maintained; may provide assistance as appropriate.
5. Follows through and documents all work performed in accordance with the audit report/findings.

1. As a primary contact for external auditors, provides details and documentation required for external audit purposes.
2. Undertakes special or ad hoc audits upon request of senior management; provides a detailed audit report that includes observations and recommendations.
3. Keeps current on best audit practices, emerging trends, regulatory and legislative requirements for application of knowledge to enhance audit methodologies and processes.
4. Engages with internal staff members to assess opportunities to improve upon existing processes and procedures to mitigate risk and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of outcomes.
5. Performs and/or leads special projects upon request.
6. Attends business / leadership meetings; provides agendas, documents, regular and ad hoc reports in advance of meetings.
7. Represents Access Communications and participates in fundraising dinners, events, and functions.
8. Adheres to corporate policies and procedures; personally, demonstrates professionalism and the organization's values and establishes a culture based on these foundational values.
9. Fosters a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement by promoting awareness of internal controls, principles and compliance requirements across the organization.

Education/Experience/Skills/Competencies for Success:

1. Bachelor of Administration or Commerce with a major in Accounting.
2. A CPA designation is necessary, and individual must be an active member of CPA Saskatchewan. A Certified Internal Auditor designation would be an asset.
3. Three to five years of progressive and successful audit experience.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of sound audit practices as they relate to financial and operational processes (i.e., internal control procedures, risk management and audit reporting).
5. Knowledge of the telecommunications industry is preferred.
6. Skilled use of MS Office and related financial systems and software technologies.
7. Communication Skills; listening, verbal and written communication skills; writes detailed reports; conducts impactful/focused meetings.
8. Audit Leadership (establishes, reviews and reports on audit plans, processes and outcomes, ensuring controls are in place to mitigate risk).
9. Key Competencies: Detail-oriented, ability to research and analyze, results-focused, service-oriented, innovative, relationship-driven, adaptable and integrity.

The Benefits?

1. Great Salary!
2. Outstanding Benefits Package, including Health, Dental and Vision.
3. Amazing staff discounts on all services.
4. Company matched Pension plan.
5. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
6. Volunteer Opportunities! We do good things in the community, and everyone here is a part of that.

Applications are due by Thursday, October 24th, 2024