Internal Auditor

Skidegate or Masset, Haida Gwaii, Canada .
full-time . October 8, 2025

Description

Reporting to the CFO, the Internal Auditor will play a key role in ensuring compliance wit financial reporting standards and internal policies while minimizing the risk of fraud and maximizing the accuracy of financial statements and reports.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive internal audits to assess compliance with CHN's internal controls.
Review and analyze financial statements, records, and documentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Prepare adjusting entries for the CFO to consider for entry into the accounting system.
Prepare the trial balance reconciliation for delivery to the external auditors and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors.
Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for enhancing controls and processes.
Work with the CFO and Accounting Manager to address audit findings and support the implementation of corrective actions.
Contribute to the development of internal auditing standards and methodologies.
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager (AFOA CAFM) is preferred.
Three years of work experience as an Internal Auditor is preferred.
Minimum (40) forty words per minute typing and word processing speed with accuracy.
Computer literate with complete working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related finance such as Adagio and Paydirt Payroll.
Familiar with office machines, including computers, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, tablets, telephone systems and postage machine.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and best business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, concise and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Creativity / Innovation: Recommend new and innovative ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new and viable opportunities.
Focus on CHN Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of management and leadership.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details, data, information and activities.
Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and results.
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations to resolve problems.
Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment and the vision and values of the organization.

WORK CONDITIONS

Must be medically and physically fit to assume the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to demonstrate tact, courteous attention and understanding to the public.
Must work well under pressure and be available to work regular scheduled hours.
Must demonstrate problem solving skills and considerable judgment in performance of duties.
Must have knowledge and understanding of Haida cultural values, past experience of working with First Nation’s will be considered an asset.

$39.55 - $42.77 per hour based on experience, Full-time 35 hrs. per week

Benefit Package: Dental Care, Extended health care, Vision care, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Plan, Paid time off

Compensation

$39.55 - $42.77 per hour

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