Senior Internal Auditor
Edmonton, AB, CA, T6C 4G3
At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
What Role You Will Play on Our Team
Senior member of an Audit work group responsible for leading and executing complex audit engagements to independently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, assess compliance with regulatory requirements, and evaluate adherence to contractual obligations. The role provides independent assurance over significant business risks and control environments in alignment with the Corporation's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
The Senior Audit Advisor is expected to lead audit teams, oversee all phases of the audit lifecycle, mentor developing auditors, and provide strategic insights to management. The role plays a key part in identifying emerging risks, influencing business improvements, advancing audit methodologies, and supporting transformation initiatives across the audit function.
What You Will Do
- Support the annual audit planning process for assigned areas, assessing auditable entities, identifying emerging risks, defining audit scope, and prioritizing high-risk activities.
- Lead and execute complex internal audits and special assurance reviews, ensuring effective evaluation of governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Execute SOX audit activities and provide assurance regarding the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with SEC requirements.
- Lead third-party, supplier, and joint venture audits, providing management with objective insights regarding contractual compliance, risk exposure, and performance expectations.
- Assess the adequacy of risk identification, mitigation, and control practices across business units and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
- Serve as Lead Auditor on complex engagements, providing direction, coaching, quality review, and performance feedback to audit team members.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders while effectively managing challenging stakeholder situations and differing viewpoints.
- Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and reports to ensure adherence to professional standards and departmental expectations.
- Identify emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments that could impact the organization.
- Champion the use of advanced data analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance audit effectiveness & efficiency.
- Lead or substantially contribute to audit transformation initiatives, methodology enhancements, knowledge management, and strategic projects.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior auditors and contribute to talent development across the audit function.
About You
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 10+ years of progressive finance, accounting, audit, risk management, or compliance experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing complex business or risk assessments.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, enterprise risk management, SOX compliance, and audit methodologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to translate complex issues into practical recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence business leaders, manage challenging stakeholders, and deliver results through others.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing less experienced team members.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications are considered an asset.
- Experience within oil & gas industry, energy sector, and/or large public-company environments
- Strong change management capabilities, successfully driving value-enhancing business initiatives and performance
Your Benefits
An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.
We offer you:
- Competitive salary
- Training and mentorship
- Relocation assistance as required
- Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives
Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.
Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.
Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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