Senior Auditor - Saskatoon, Canada - Federated Co-operatives Limited
Description
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Auditor on a permanent basis on our Finance team.This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK, with opportunities to travel across Western Canada to a variety of local Co-op locations to build relationships and be involved in hands-on audit activities.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a high attention to detail, and are looking for an amazing opportunity to build relationships and be involved in hands on audit activities, this is your chance to shine.
What you'll do:
Perform an independent, objective assessment of retail co-operative governance, risk management process and system of internal controls.
Lead audit engagements for the most complex or largest local Co-ops including the planning, testing, and reporting on the results of the audit testing.
Communicate to the retail's Board of Directors and management weaknesses identified during the audit or areas where it is believed improvements could be made to controls, systems efficiencies or accounting procedures.
Provide training and mentor Retail Auditors including assigning, reviewing, and providing feedback on the work completed during the audit engagements.
Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and corporate tax returns.Who you'll work with :
You will work closely with the local Co-ops and Retail Auditors of different skill levels and act as a subject matter expert.
You will report into an Audit Manager on a team that strives to cultivate a culture of work life balance, strong relationships, collaboration in challenging situations, and organization to create efficient processes.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Finance and:
Have 6 – 9 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in accounting, audit or retail operations.
Have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in accounting or finance preferred.
Have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
Other relevant designations and/or certifications would be considered an asset (a combination of relevant education, experience, and/or designations will be considered).
Are familiar with risk management, governance and control processes is an asset.What we offer:
Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
As a co-operative, we do business differently.
We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.
To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by May 12, 2014.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete substance test, criminal record check and provide a drivers abstract in accordance with FCL policies.
We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.
We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.