Primary Objective of the Position:
The Manager, Internal Audit and Controls is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Cargojet’s internal control program and perform internal audit activities. The selected candidate will work closely with senior management and process owners to identify key risks, formalize business process and control documentation, assess the effectiveness of controls, and develop practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
Essential Position Functions:
- Report to the Director, Corporate Reporting and lead the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of Cargojet’s internal control program.
- Document key business processes, risks and controls through walkthroughs, process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices and other supporting documentation.
- Facilitate discussions with business and functional leaders to identify key risks, assess control design and clarify process and control ownership.
- Identify control gaps, documentation deficiencies and process improvement opportunities, and develop practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
- Coordinate and monitor remediation of control gaps and process weaknesses, including follow-up with process owners and assessment of whether corrective actions are sustainable.
- Perform internal control assessments and audit procedures, including evaluation of design and operating effectiveness.
- Provide clear and timely reporting to management on internal control program progress, key observations, remediation status and emerging risks.
- Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- CPA/CIA/CISA designation is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management or a related finance role.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and internal audit practices; experience with internal control over financial reporting in a public company environment would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead audit projects, manage multiple priorities, achieve deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required; experience with data analytics, Business Intelligence tools or audit analytics would be an asset.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP environments; SAP experience would be a definite advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to senior management and process owners.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, goal oriented, reliable and highly organized, with a strong focus on efficiency, process improvement and practical, sustainable control solutions.
- Curiosity to learn Cargojet’s business and understand operational processes end to end.
- Experience in the cargo transportation, logistics or airline industry would be an asset.
