Internal Auditor

Job summary

The Internal Auditor will establish and maintain the internal audit infrastructure while leading the end-to-end audit cycle from planning to remediation. They will partner with stakeholders to assess global policies and controls, providing actionable insights to senior leadership to drive process improvements.

Job details

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Internal Auditor based in Canada. This is a high-impact opportunity to help build and shape an internal audit function within a fast-growing global technology environment. You will report directly to the CFO and play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls. The position offers broad exposure across multiple entities, countries, processes, and operational areas. You will own the audit lifecycle from risk assessment and planning through testing, reporting, and remediation. The role combines analytical rigor with practical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement. You’ll work in a highly distributed environment where technology, automation, and scalability are central to how the business operates. For someone who enjoys strategic thinking and meaningful ownership, this role offers the opportunity to build something that will have lasting organizational impact. \n Accountabilities Establish, develop, and maintain the internal audit infrastructure, including templates, risk registers, documentation standards, and reporting cadences. Lead the end-to-end internal audit cycle, covering planning, walkthroughs, control testing, evidence gathering, documentation, reporting, and follow-up. Assess global policies, processes, and controls to identify gaps, emerging risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for scalable improvements. Partner with operational and functional stakeholders to identify areas of elevated risk, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions through to completion. Develop risk-based audit programs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership on control effectiveness, risk exposure, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders on new initiatives to ensure appropriate risk mitigation and control considerations are incorporated from the outset. Monitor remediation activities and maintain visibility of outstanding issues, ensuring agreed actions are appropriately addressed and closed. Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and overall audit status clearly to senior leadership and relevant governance bodies. Contribute to a modern, technology-enabled approach to internal audit, using automation and scalable processes where appropriate. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Technology, or another quantitative discipline, or equivalent academic background. Fully qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification. Previous professional experience within an internal audit function, with the ability to independently manage audit activities from planning through remediation. Strong academic track record and demonstrated intellectual ability, with a focus on strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving. Experience operating in complex, international, or multilayered organizations with multiple entities, processes, and stakeholders. Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, audit methodologies, and process improvement. Excellent written and spoken English, combined with strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Confidence to challenge constructively, provide and receive feedback, hold stakeholders accountable, and communicate ideas clearly. High levels of curiosity, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability, and attention to detail, with a consistent focus on delivering high-quality results. A proactive, results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently in a distributed environment. Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 2–4 times per year for company events lasting up to two weeks. Experience in the software or technology sector, public-company finance and reporting, or leadership responsibilities would be advantageous. Benefits Remote work from Brazil within an international distributed environment. Flexible location options across applicable Americas and EMEA time zones. Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance. Performance-driven annual bonus or commission opportunity. Bi-annual compensation reviews. USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget. 40 days of annual leave, including public holidays and company-wide holiday periods. Maternity and paternity leave. Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform. Company recognition and rewards programs. Twice-yearly in-person team sprints and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues internationally. International travel opportunities, including Priority Pass lounge access. A high-ownership role with significant exposure to senior leadership and global operations. A collaborative, distributed culture focused on professional growth, excellence, and meaningful impact. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. 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What you’ll do

The Internal Auditor will establish and maintain the internal audit infrastructure while leading the end-to-end audit cycle from planning to remediation. They will partner with stakeholders to assess global policies and controls, providing actionable insights to senior leadership to drive process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and be a fully qualified accountant such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Professional experience in internal audit within complex, international organizations is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Remote work • Flexible location • Competitive compensation • Performance-driven annual bonus • Bi-annual compensation reviews • Annual learning and development budget • 40 days of annual leave • Maternity and paternity leave • Team Member Assistance Program • Wellness platform • Company recognition and rewards programs • International travel opportunities • Priority Pass lounge access

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Internal audit
• Risk management
• Governance
• Internal controls
• Financial reporting
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical reasoning
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement
• Automation
• Audit lifecycle management
• Documentation
• Compliance
• Communication
• Emerging Risk
• Accountability
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Analytical Thinking
• Internal Controls Testing And Monitoring
• Curiosity
• Data Privacy
• Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Risk Mitigation
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Corporate Finance
• Software Documentation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Information Privacy
• Economics
• English Language
• Finance
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Internal Auditing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Operations
• Presentations
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Based Internal Auditing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Internal Auditor
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors