Internal Auditor

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The mission of the Internal Audit Department is to provide world class, responsive service to Domtar’s stakeholders by delivering independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Company’s operations and systems of internal controls. The Internal Audit Department assists the Company with accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, business processes, internal controls, and governance processes.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, you will be part of a dynamic and committed team and actively participate in the Department’s activities. These activities include performing operational, financial, compliance and strategic audits, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing, special requests and investigations.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Participate in the planning of audit mandates and identify internal controls to mitigate risks identified during planning;
• Comprehend and document business processes using flow charts and narratives;
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls identified;
• Document the work performed and the results obtained;
• Identify, prioritize and communicate, to business process owners, internal control deficiencies noted during testing and provide recommendations to remediate control deficiencies;
• Communicate progress and results of the audit to the business process owners and Department Management throughout the audit;
• Synthesize in writing through draft audit reports, the results and findings of the audits in a concise and accurate manner which includes relevant, actionable recommendations to improve processes, systems, and controls;
• Perform follow-up procedures on previous internal audit findings by evaluating the effectiveness of implementation of action plans; report on the status of those action plans; and reassesses risks as necessary;
• Perform ad hoc management and Department requests.

Key Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with all levels of management;
• Great team player with a collaborative approach;
• Professionalism and ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with others;
• Strong presentation skills accompanied by excellent writing skills;
• Ability to express ideas in a simple, clear and convincing manner;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands;
• Ability to work in a structured and autonomous fashion;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Naturally curious and eager to learn new business processes, new systems and new technologies;
• Available to travel (approximately 10-15% of the time) primarily within the United States and Canada.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or in a related field;
• CPA certification is preferred (Canada or Unites States);
• CISA, CIA, CFE certification or other relevant designation is an asset;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS experience preferred;
• Comprehensive understanding of risks, internal controls and financial statement assertions;
• Ability to conceptualize and execute data analytics during mandates;
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley legislative requirements;
• Experience with testing of automated applications controls is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Knowledge of SAP, JDE, and audit command language (ACL) or similar data analytics software is an asset;
• Very strong oral and written skills in English - this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries. 
• Ability to communicate in French is considered as an excellent asset.

Our offer:

• A downtown location;
• Alternative Work Arrangements; hybrid remote work and flextime and summer hours;
• A flexible insurance plan (life, medical, dental);
• An employee assistance program;
• Competitive compensation, including annual bonus plan;
• A pension plan with matching company contributions;
• Employer-paid development and continuing education.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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