Internal Auditor, Technology Audit & Data Analytics

Internal Auditor, Technology Audit & Data Analytics
Location: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Finance

Is this position safety sensitive: No

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.

What We Offer

We believe employees should share in the success they help create.

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
• Generous vacation and flex time that support work-life balance and gives you time to recharge
• Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
• Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account to support your unique wellness needs
• Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys

Summary

The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Senior Manager Internal Audit, Controls and Enterprise Risk. This role is responsible for delivering the organization’s risk-based Internal Audit Plan and provides independent assurance and advisory services to the Executive Team and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The position leads operational, strategic, financial and technology audits and supports the development of the function’s data analytics and continuous monitoring programs, strengthening audit coverage and providing value-added business insights.

What You'll Do

The Internal Auditor works closely with business leaders to assess risks, strengthen internal controls and promote continuous improvement across corporate, commercial, operational and technology processes, using data analytics to strengthen audit insight and coverage. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and executing operational, strategic, financial and technology internal audit engagements (both assurance and advisory) across the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, including planning, scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork, work paper preparation and reporting, in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Supporting the development of the Internal Audit data analytics program, including defining the analytics strategy, building repeatable analytics and embedding full-population testing into audit engagements.
• Helping design and implement continuous monitoring of key risks and controls using ERP and operational data, including exception reporting and dashboards.
• Evaluating technology and AI-related risks and controls within engagements, including IT general controls, cybersecurity, data governance and the use of AI tools.
• Supporting the Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) program, including engagement with risk owners and reporting to the Executive Team and Audit Committee.
• Tracking and validating the implementation of management action plans from prior audits.
• Preparing clear, concise audit reports and presentation materials for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with Corporate, Business Unit and IT leadership, including senior management.
• Maintaining a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Supporting the overall goals of the team and organization by performing other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics or other related discipline.
• Minimum 2-5 years, post qualification, of internal audit, external audit or risk advisory work experience, including operational, financial and technology audits, required.
• Minimum of one (1) professional designation (CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent) is required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, ACL/IDEA), including extracting and analyzing ERP data, is required.
• Additional professional designations (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, AAIA, etc.) are considered assets.
• Experience developing data analytics or continuous monitoring programs is considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity and AI risks and governance is considered an asset.
• Public accounting, audit firm or risk advisory experience is considered an asset.
• Oil and gas midstream or energy industry experience, including exposure to capital projects, is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective relationships.
• Strong business analytical skills including process mapping, process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise messages for stakeholders.
• Firm understanding of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and the COSO internal control framework.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with periodic visits to terminals and operating facilities.

• This position may be required ad-hoc to travel to other Gibson offices across Canada and the U.S.

• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.

Our Culture

At Gibson, we're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. You'll work alongside knowledgeable, down-to-earth professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results safely and responsibly.

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.