Internal Auditor

at  West Fraser Inc

Find exciting career paths at West Fraser and begin your journey today! Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? We are currently hiring for:

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS:

• University degree in Business/Accounting and/or IT Operations/Management
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required and one of the following designations preferred (+ CIA, CFE, CISA)
• Minimum 4 years of professional accounting/audit experience including public practice and working in publicly traded companies

• Strong working experience and knowledge in SOX Internal Controls audits including the IT General & Application Controls

  Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
• Experience and knowledge in IT General & Application Controls and audits
• Experience in working with COSO Internal Controls framework
• Experience with SOX certification
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven project management skills and managing other internal audit resources
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; able to influence and engage across the organization by building collaborative relationships with diverse groups
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• ERP experience (e.g. Oracle, JDE, etc.) and Wdesk/Workiva Audit software is an asset
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Attention to detail in all areas of work

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 4 year(s): Professional accounting/audit experience including public practice and working in publicly traded companies Strong working experience and knowledge in SOX Internal Controls audits including the IT General & Application Controls

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Bachelor or better in Business Administration or related field

• Reporting to Director of Internal Audit and assisting with assigned assurance, advisory and other engagements
• Performing risk assessments to determine audit focus (e.g. objective, scope, potential for fraudulent activities, and audit criteria)
• Planning and scoping assigned internal audit reviews, including utilization of data analytics techniques to focus our efforts on key risks to the organization
• Developing/Executing audit programs: documenting controls (incl. flow chart, narrative, and risk and control matrix), ensuring direct linkage between the procedures performed and the risks to be addressed, preparing audit test plans, documenting test results/audit findings, identifying deficiencies, summarizing recommendations, and developing the sampling methodology etc.
• Drafting internal audit reports for presentation at Audit and Finance Committee meetings, including the audit results/findings, risks and practical/ cost-effective recommendations for issues identified
• Partner with management to determine appropriate remediation/action plans and timeliness to address any audit findings and ensure they are carried out.
• Perform testing on design and operating effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting/ Disclosures to support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 assessment of compliance, including:
• Financial/Operational controls
• IT General Controls and IT Application Controls
• Reporting of audit results/issues, and coordinating the remediation and closing of all identified control gaps though working with management to achieve practical solutions
• Evaluate significant deficiencies and material weaknesses
• Monitor changes in business processes, information systems, management and operations, and coordinate with functional staff to ensure the RCM (Risk Control Matrix) is up to date and appropriately reflected in scope of work
• Plan/execute on fraud/loss prevention programs by working with finance, manufacturing, security and IT teams.
• Work with external auditors to ensure audits and related projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other related duties and required or assigned