Auditor

Job summary

The auditor will assist with assurance and advisory engagements, including risk assessments and audit testing across various business affiliates. They will also assess internal controls, prepare accurate documentation, and track audit issues to support remediation progress.

Job details

The Opportunity Company, Department: Emera, Internal Audit Location: Halifax, NS Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: October 1, 2026 At Emera, you will be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. The Emera Internal Audit team is seeking an Auditor. This is an early-career opportunity to gain broad exposure to Emera’s businesses and learn how a large, complex organization operates. You will work with the enterprise Internal Audit team on business process assurance and advisory engagements across Emera’s affiliates in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Internal Audit helps Emera manage risk, strengthen controls, improve processes and achieve its objectives. Our team is customer-focused, collaborative and committed to integrity, objectivity and professional skepticism. We encourage curiosity, fresh perspectives and continuous improvement. As an Auditor you will: Assist with assurance and advisory engagements, including risk assessments and audit testing Assess processes and controls that support business operations Prepare clear, accurate documentation that supports the work performed and conclusions reached Build positive working relationships and discuss audit observations with management Track previous audit issues and support follow-up work to assess remediation progress Complete assigned work within established budgets and timelines Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes What will make you successful? Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, business, technology or related discipline Exposure to audit, risk management, governance or internal controls through education, internships or work experience is an asset Interest in pursuing a relevant professional designation, such as CPA or CIA Strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities Curious, collaborative and comfortable working in a changing environment Why Join Emera? Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits. Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs. Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching and volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees. Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Professional Designation Support: For those working toward a relevant professional audit designation (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA), Emera offers support that may include paid study time, time off for exams and reimbursement of eligible costs, in accordance with applicable company programs and policies. Inclusion at Emera As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, Emera is recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support applicants and employees with access and accommodation needs. Recruitment and Promotion Policy Emera is committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process, guided by our company values and a shared commitment to our mission.

What you’ll do

The auditor will assist with assurance and advisory engagements, including risk assessments and audit testing across various business affiliates. They will also assess internal controls, prepare accurate documentation, and track audit issues to support remediation progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, business, technology, or a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, along with an interest in pursuing professional designations like CPA or CIA.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing plan • Virtual health care services • On-site fitness centre • Employee and family assistance program • Parental leave top-up plan • Wellness benefits • Short-term incentive plan • Defined contribution pension plan • Professional designation support • Paid study time • Time off for exams • Reimbursement of eligible costs

Listed skills

• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Internal audit
• Risk assessment
• Audit testing
• Business process assurance
• Internal controls
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Relationship-building
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Governance
• Accounting
• Compliance
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Virtual Health
• Business Operations
• Curiosity
• Self-Motivation
• Auditing
• Audit Risk
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Business Process
• Business Technologies
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Fundraising
• Training And Development
• Internal Auditing
• Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Risk Analysis
• Timelines
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Consulting
• Auditor
• Auditor (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors