Internal Auditor

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is recruiting for a Corporate Auditor to join a growing internal audit team within a leading food manufacturing and distribution company. As the business expands across North America, this role plays a key part in ensuring sound internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness across a diverse group of operating companies. This position offers a strong path for career advancement, either within the internal audit function or through broader corporate or operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk assessments across multiple business units
• Develop and execute internal audit plans in collaboration with the audit team
• Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits, including governance requirements
• Present clear, actionable recommendations to improve systems and controls
• Follow up with business leaders to ensure audit recommendations are implemented
• Document and improve policies, procedures, and best practices across departments
• Identify internal control gaps and support policy development
• Deliver training to staff on internal controls and audit findings
• Assess IT systems for security, compliance, and control effectiveness
• Support external auditors during year-end audits
• Handle fraud investigations and participate in M&A audit activities
• Take on special projects as directed by senior leadership

Requirements

• CPA designation and university degree required
• Experience with operational, financial, or IT audits
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate governance regulations
• Skilled in business process documentation and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience presenting to or working with Audit Committees
• Leadership or mentoring experience in audit settings
• Advanced certifications such as CIA, CFE, or CCSA (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of manufacturing or distribution operations, especially costing
• Experience with audit work in mergers and acquisitions
• Exposure to fraud investigations and IT audits
• Skills in data extraction and manipulation

Remuneration

• $80,000 - $95,000 with benefits.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered