Senior Internal Auditor

Group Description

At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.

The Senior Internal Auditor plans, performs and leads independent financial, compliance and other specific audits to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed, and operational and financial standards are met.  
The role is well suited to a professional with internal or external audit or internal controls experience in the automotive manufacturing space with a solid technical background and sound understanding of Internal Audit Professional Auditing standards.       

A successful candidate has excellent people skills, high standards of professionalism, is detail oriented with exceptional organization skills and is able to problem solve and thrive in a fast-paced environment.     
 

• Reviews and interprets pre-audit file analysis and auditee data to determine audit scope as well as performs target sample selections using Data Analytics platforms 
• Plans, performs & leads financial, compliance & other audit activities, within specified time periods
• Uses Internal Audit Management system to plan, perform and document audit work 
• Maintains audit files and documents work performed to department standards ensuring working papers are complete and supported
• Identifies gaps in internal controls and provides recommendations and advice to strengthen internal controls or improve processes
• Evaluates audit results to assess the quality and effectiveness of internal operating policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements, administrative procedures & reporting practices
• Drafts formal, clearly written, and complete audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations 
• Follows up with stakeholders on any recommendations or corrective actions to internal or external audits to ensure continued process improvement & compliance, when required
• Assists in the coordination of internal audit activities with external auditors and any other required audit/examination teams
• May provide assistance in performance of investigations of improper activities, including potential fraud matters 
• Seeks opportunities to self-develop skills & experience in relevant audit specialities
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time by Internal Audit department management

Knowledge and Education

• A University degree in finance, accounting or business is required
• CPA and/or a CIA designations
• CISA or CFE designations would be considered an asset.              

Work Experience 

• 4+ years of accounting, finance, internal controls, or audit experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment 
• IT auditing and fraud investigation experience would be considered an asset.

       
Skills and Competencies

• Be technically competent in the field of accounting and auditing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products with advanced Excel skills   
• Good working knowledge of SAP R/3 or SAP S/4 HANA and familiarity with other ERP solutions such as QAD, CMS and Trans4M would be an asset
• Experience with the use of Data Analytics Platforms such as Power-BI, Tableau or ACL would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as good presentation skills
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a professional and confidential manner while maintaining composure and tactfulness in stressful and potentially adversarial situations 
• Strong work ethic with excellent time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Attentive to detail, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong personal values and integrity consistent with those of Magna International’s corporate values, including ability to work with and protect confidential information
• Ability to travel and work between Canada and US from time to time
   

Work Environment

• Offsite travel must be expected approximately 75% per month.  Approximately 50% of this could be expected to be overnight travel depending on season.    Travel changes due to unplanned demands may arise from time to time
   

Accommodations for disabilities in relations to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.