Intern - Internal Audit

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role

Our best comes from our people—their expertise, talents and passion. As our industry continues to evolve, and we serve more customers around the world, it’s our people who drive our success as a leading global dairy processor. As Intern within the Corporate Internal Audit team at Saputo, you will actively participate in the planning and execution of mandates supporting Financial Compliance (NI 52-109). This role is designed for students currently pursuing or having recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting and working toward their CPA designation.

The Internship will begin on January 4th and end April 30th, 2027.

At Saputo, you will :

• Write the future of the industry – We’re a leading global dairy processor because we’ve always been passionate and optimistic about solving the challenges we face. At Saputo, you will work alongside a committed team that continues to find better and more efficient answers that shape the future of our industry.
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• Have an impact on day one – Being hands-on is part of our culture. From your first day, you’ll contribute to our success, because we tap into the talents of each and every one of our employees.
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• Grow in your own way – We know that everyone’s growth path looks a little different. As you progress in your internship, you’ll discover opportunities for you to grow and build your own career path.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Conduct Financial Compliance 52-109 Audits;

• Under supervision, plan and execute audits; evaluate risks, identify internal controls to mitigate risks, design audit procedures, and assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls;
• Under supervision, assist in formulating, documenting, and discussing deficiencies with control owners, developing conclusions, identifying root causes, and providing recommendations for improvements;
• With support, draft audit report findings and perform follow-up reviews to verify that management action plans have been implemented;
• Provide periodic updates to the responsible Manager on the status of assigned work;
• Evaluate and test internal controls (manual and automated);
• Provide results and working papers as required;
• Ad-hoc requests and Special Projects.
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You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program specializing in Accounting (minimum 2nd year completed) and working toward a CPA designation;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high level of precision and organization;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); basic experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Copilot) is a plus;
• Introductory knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), audit standards, and risk management frameworks (COSO, NI 52-109);
• Familiarity with ERP systems; knowledge of SAP is an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and French;
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively with teams;
• Ethical, proactive, and objective approach;
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality and meeting deadlines;

Salary starting at $21.90/hour

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In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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