Senior Internal Auditor

ExxonMobil • Edmonton, AB

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Imperial works to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources, applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible, and reliable energy while reducing emissions. The company focuses on advancing climate solutions and providing lower life-cycle emission products. This effort is supported by a diverse workforce. The success of Imperial's upstream, downstream, chemical, and corporate divisions is attributed to the talent, curiosity, and drive of its people, who provide solutions daily to optimize strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies. Imperial values diverse backgrounds, aiming to be a workplace where individuals can be their authentic selves, regardless of identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. Imperial offers a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities, encouraging employees to bring their ideas to create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet evolving societal needs.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the annual audit planning process for assigned areas, assessing auditable entities, identifying emerging risks, defining audit scope, and prioritizing high-risk activities.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior