Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor - ( 230004S8 )

Description

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind . We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Internal Audit department is evolving and growing to meet the company’s assurance needs. Internal Audit team members can make a difference in improving Stantec’s business and financial processes. We have a well-established SOX program which offers an excellent opportunity to learn the major financial reporting processes of the company. We also have an evolving internal audit program which provides opportunities to learn about other key areas of Stantec’s business. Those services are delivered within a dynamic company - recent exciting developments include continued domestic growth and expansion into international markets. We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who will provide value added advisory, assurance and consulting services.

This will be accomplished by collaborating with various business teams to understand, analyze and resolve business process and internal control issues with the goal of achieving business center and corporate compliance to mandated standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

Reporting to a Manager, Internal Audit, a Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for completing SOX compliance work, leading or assisting in the performance of internal audits and providing direct assistance to our external auditors. This involves the ability to:

• Work independently with only limited direction and guidance and provides appropriate direction to other team members.

• Plan and perform SOX, internal audit and consulting projects, including complex and sensitive engagements.

• Think strategically to effectively establish the appropriate audit objectives and scope to meet client expectations.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues, evaluate risks and develop solutions to address the issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Evaluate findings in the context of the implications for the entire organization (i.e., “big picture”);

• Review files to ensure that a high level of quality is maintained and that auditing standards are followed.

• Successfully lead exit meetings with the audit client to present the results and garner management support for the audit report and its recommendations.

• Establish and monitor targets for Internal Auditors (where applicable), ensuring both quality and productivity.

• Recognize and defuse potentially confrontational situations.

• Manage group dynamics and interpersonal relationships within and across teams.

• Perform multiple projects, working with various team members to meet budgets and deadlines.

• Build positive working relationships with stakeholders including clients, management and the external auditor.

• Keep abreast of emerging issues and external regulatory requirements that have assurance implications.

• Contribute to a team-oriented and continuous improvement environment within Stantec; and

• A minimum of 10% domestic and international travel will be required, 1-2 weeks in duration each trip.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Certification in accounting, auditing or fraud examination is considered an asset (e.g., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)) – if candidate does not have a certification, then candidate must commence the process to obtain a certification within the first year.

• Excellent understanding of internal auditing standards: International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO and risk assessment practices.

• Superior skills in project management, analysis, problem solving and oral and written communication.

• Confidence and the ability to work with all levels of staff and management within a large international company.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant post-designation experience within a large, complex environment in some or all the following areas: public accounting, internal auditing and/or SOX compliance, ‘Big 4’ experience preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Work Locations :

Edmonton AB

Organization : BC-1550 Financial Services-CA Internal Audit

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 27, 2023, 2:36:52 PM

Req ID: 230004S8

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans