Sr Auditor, Internal Audit - Calgary, AB

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

This role reports to the Manager, Internal Audit. As a Senior Internal Auditor NPK, you can help make a real difference by contributing to Nutrien’s ongoing efforts to improve processes and procedures for our operations. You will be involved in performing risk-based audits, assurance and advisory engagements for our Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash (NPK) Business Units.  You will be a key member of a team that is responsible for developing an operational and financial audit program encompassing key areas of Nutrien’s plant and/or facility operations while working together with senior leaders and management to help provide assurance that risks are appropriately managed and mitigated. The knowledge and experience you acquire during your time on the NPK Audit team will help to better position and enable you to contribute to other roles in your career at Nutrien.

This position is located in Calgary, Alberta or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or Loveland, Colorado. Travel will be required to NPK facilities located throughout North America and in Trinidad and Tobago. 

What you will do:

• Lead and be accountable for evaluating risk and conducting operational and financial audits to appraise and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and internal control systems within the Corporate Business Unit
• Be accountable for all components of the audit cycle including, risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Collaborate with other IA team members to develop work programs and execute applicable engagements.
• Discuss and resolve audit issues, findings and recommendations with the relevant business unit management.
• Prepare Internal Audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls or processes.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, IA, provide NPK management with counsel for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls.
• Maintain effective working relationships with site GMs and other site senior management personnel.
• Exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of standards, integrity and confidentiality.
• Maintain the credibility of the IA function by performing work following the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of six (6) - 8 years of audit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Commerce, Engineering, Business or other relevant program, supplemented with a relevant audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, and/or CISA), is required.
• Knowledge of controls, systems and accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Well-developed problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Proficiency using SharePoint and MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint
• Experience with a large ERP system (e.g. SAP/Oracle), data analytics tools (e.g. ACL), and audit management programs (e.g. High Bond) would be an asset.
• Travel will be required to Nutrien facilities within North America and international locations (approximately 35%).

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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