At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
As an Audit Specialist, you will work closely with the business to lead and execute internal audits. you will assist with planning, fieldwork, data analysis, and drafting observations—helping the organization strengthen controls, manage risk, and improve efficiency.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant work experience, with a broad knowledge of business process, risk and controls
- Proven track record of leading audits and driving process improvements in complex, matrixed organizations
- A university degree accompanied by a professional accounting designation, MBA, certified internal auditor designation or P. Eng. is required
- CPA, CIA, or CISA or any other equivalent designation related to auditing is required
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.
Accountabilities:
- Apply Suncor’s IA methodology and IIA standards to support audit planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, and execution of audit deliverables
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls, using sound judgment to identify risks, gaps and identify improvement opportunities to streamline audit methods, templates, and analytics
- Develop clear, evidence‑based audit findings and practical recommendations that help management mitigate risk and improve governance, controls, and efficiency by partnering with business area SMEs
- Prepare high‑quality audit working papers and reports that meet established timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements
- Use data and analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI) to identify trends, outliers, and control weaknesses, adding insight beyond traditional testing
- Independently manage assigned audits with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong analytical thinking, organization, and project management skills
- Lead by influence, mentor junior team members through well‑supported analysis and recommendations
- Follow up on management action plans and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline audit methods, templates, and analytics
Location and other key details:
- You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
- Hours of work are a regular 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended hours during payroll close, cutovers, or critical issue resolution
- This position may require occasional travel to sites for stakeholder engagement and training
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
