Senior Auditor

Department: Audit Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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University of Guelph, located on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron people, is a research-intensive and learner-centred comprehensive university, with 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending three campuses, spanning urban hubs and rural communities. The University is known for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens, while also being recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Auditor to join our growing team. Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Senior Auditor will play a key role leading various audit and risk assessment projects focussed on financial and operational processes that support key University objectives. Working collaboratively with all academic, research and support functions at the University, the Senior Auditor will rely on creative thinking to analyze processes, evaluate risks, and validate the effectiveness of the control processes through various audit and risk focused projects. The Senior Auditor will propose solutions to address both current and future challenges and opportunities while working with the process owners to influence change. The development of trusted relationships will support ongoing engagement with the customers of Audit Services.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree (business preferred) with a public accounting/audit designation (CPA:CA/CGA/CMA, CIA).
• 3-4 years of progressive audit experience in a large organization.
• Current knowledge and application of accounting and auditing standards, risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Experience with data analysis software such as ACL.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Co-pilot.
• Experience working with enterprise management systems – experience with Oracle and SAP Success Factors would be a definite asset.
• Ability to apply sound judgement on complex issues under time pressure.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support effective audit execution and reporting.

Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10006003

Classification: P&M FT- Band 05    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 11/11/2026 Closing Date: 11/25/2026