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CanonicalInternal Auditor
Canonical is hiring an Internal Auditor who reports directly to the CFO and covers several Canonical corporate entities across multiple countries. This is a chance to…
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Canonical is hiring an Internal Auditor who reports directly to the CFO and covers several Canonical corporate entities across multiple countries. This is a chance to build the internal audit function from scratch at a profitable, fast-growing software company. The company values intellect and strategic judgement above length of service, and looks for solid academic grounding, a professional accounting credential and exposure to a complex multinational operation. The auditor designs…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring an Internal Auditor who reports directly to the CFO and covers several Canonical corporate entities across multiple countries. This is a chance to build the internal audit function from scratch at a profitable, fast-growing software company. The company values intellect and strategic judgement above length of service, and looks for solid academic grounding, a professional accounting credential and exposure to a complex multinational operation.
The auditor designs and owns internal audit processes that support global expansion, and builds the scaffolding for them: templates, risk registers and reporting schedules. They run the full audit cycle, from planning and walkthroughs to control testing and documentation, evaluate global policies and processes for shortfalls, and partner with process owners on scalable improvements. They also report internal audit status to the audit committee, give senior leaders insight into risk and control effectiveness, and build risk-based audit programmes that follow remediation through to closure.
The posting points to genuine interest in technology and in how it is changing the tax profession, and expects the auditor to turn that insight into a practical strategy. Remote working is possible across AMER or EMEA time zones, and London office working is an option.
Responsibilities
- Set up and keep up internal audit templates, risk logs and reporting rhythms
- Own the complete audit cycle, covering planning, walkthroughs and control testing
- Evaluate global policies and processes and work with owners on improvements
- Partner with operational stakeholders on high-risk areas and drive corrective actions
- Give senior leadership insight into risk and control effectiveness
- Build risk-based audit programmes and track remediation to closure
Requirements
- A strong academic record from high school and university
- A bachelor-level qualification in business, finance, economics, tech or a numerate subject
- Chartered accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
- Earlier work inside an internal audit team
- Willingness to voice views, hold teammates to account and propose ideas
- Polished English in writing and speech, with presentation skill to match
- Results-oriented, with a drive to meet commitments
- Travel abroad two to four times a year, each trip for events up to a fortnight
Qualifications
- Leadership ability
- Software or technology industry experience
- Finance and reporting experience at a listed company
Core Skills
Benefits
- Home-based work plus in-person team sprints twice a year
- Yearly allowance of USD 2,000 toward training
- Twice-yearly pay review and company recognition awards
- 40 days of annual leave, including public holidays and company-wide shutdown periods
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform
- Trips to new sites for meeting teammates, plus Priority Pass lounge access
- Performance-based annual bonus or commission
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Who does the role report to?
The Internal Auditor reports directly to the CFO and reports internal audit status to the audit committee.
Where is the role based?
Remote working is possible across AMER or EMEA time zones, and London office working is an option.
What qualification is needed?
Chartered status such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA is needed, plus a first degree in a related subject.
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