Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a 12-Month Contract opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. This role can be based out of our locations in Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Montreal, QC; Calgary, AB.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play an important role in helping the organization identify and manage risk, strengthen controls, and make informed business decisions. You will provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, insight-driven advice, and foresight on existing and emerging areas of risk and opportunity.

Reporting to the Director, Operational Audit, you’ll join our Internal Audit function and contribute to a diverse portfolio of assurance and advisory engagements. Your work will primarily support our Operational Audit and Data & Analytics programs, with opportunities to contribute to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, Transformation Assurance, and IT Audit.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

• Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit plan, including ongoing risk identification and assessment.
• Execute audit engagements across all stages, including planning, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting, using data analytics and visualization where appropriate.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout audit engagements, managing relationships, expectations, and deliverables effectively.
• Monitor the completion of Management action plans and follow up on commitments to address identified risks.
• Act as a subject matter expert for SAP and data analytics and visualization tools, providing training, guidance, and support to team members.
• Execute the Internal Audit data analytics strategy, including researching and implementing new technologies, tools, and emerging trends.
• Leverage data and technology to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit activities.
• Support reporting to Management and the Board, providing clear insights into key risks, findings, and emerging themes.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with peers, business partners, and Management across the organization.
• Promote the value and role of the Internal Audit function and build awareness of how Internal Audit can support the business.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools and emerging technologies.
• Keep abreast of grocery and retail industry trends, as well as emerging risk, technology, governance, and internal audit practices.

What You Have to Offer

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.).
• Professional accounting designation (such as CPA) is preferred.
• Audit-related designation or working towards one (such as CIA or CISA) is preferred.
• Minimum five years of related work experience in at least one of the following areas: Public Accounting, Internal Audit, and/or Finance.
• Knowledge of audit, assurance, governance, and control frameworks, including IIA Professional Practice Standards and COSO.
• Knowledge of Bill 198 legislation (NI 52-109 and 52-111) and/or Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.
• Strong professional judgment with independent, innovative, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and influence outcomes through effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate strong working relationships in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience with data analytics and visualization tools (ACL and Tableau preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including Visual Basic/Macros, are preferred.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Exposure to the food or retail industries in an SAP environment is preferable.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques and tools, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI, would be considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset, as the successful candidate will work with peers across Canada on the development and implementation of tools and processes, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across the country.

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Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.