Senior Analyst, Internal Audit
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About the Role
Lightspeed Commerce is seeking a Senior Analyst, Internal Audit to lead complex audit fieldwork, identify risks, and drive control improvements. The role requires 3-5+ years of internal/external audit experience, CIA/CISA preferred, and strong knowledge of COSO and IIA standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) across operational, financial, and compliance areas
- Draft high quality, clear, and concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations
- Participate in ad hoc special projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Audit Committee
- Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and the internal audit profession
Requirements
- 3 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or related risk management/compliance field, including at least two years in internal audit
- Strong knowledge and practical application of COSO framework and internal audit standards (IIA)
- Proven experience in leading/participating in complex audit engagements and performing robust risk assessments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Completed or in process of CIA and/or CISA (highly preferred)
- Experience with AuditBoard, NetSuite and/or Salesforce
- Excellent written and spoken French
- Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx)
- CPA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications/degrees
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Role Overview
- We're looking for a Senior Analyst, Internal Audit to join our Finance team.
- You will support the best practices of our finance division to drive Internal Audit at Lightspeed.
- As part of the Internal audit team, you will be the key executor within the Internal Audit function, responsible for leading complex audit fieldwork from start to finish.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) across operational, financial, and compliance areas, ensuring adherence to professional standards (IIA) including performing associated risk assessment
- Draft high quality, clear, and concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Participate in ad hoc special projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Audit Committee.
- Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and the internal audit profession.
What You’ll Be Bringing To The Team
- Completed or in process of completing certain professional designations: CIA and / or CISA (highly preferred).
- 3 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related risk management/compliance field, including at least two years in internal audit.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of COSO framework, and internal audit standards (IIA).
- Proven experience in leading/participating in complex audit engagements and performing robust risk assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in situations requiring significant professional judgment, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with audit management software.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills.
Even Better If You Have
- Experience with AuditBoard, NetSuite and/or Salesforce
- Extensive experience in a high growth, publicly traded technology company.
- Excellent written and spoken French.
- Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx).
- CPA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications/degrees.
You’ll Enjoy
- A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work (3 days a week in office)
- A culture that celebrates performance
- The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
- Career defining opportunities
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
- Equity options, because this is your company too
- Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
- Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
Who We Are
- Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.
- Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD).
- With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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