Senior Analyst, Internal Audit
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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. You will conduct deep-dive analysis across financial, operational, and compliance areas to proactively identify risks and critical control gaps. Beyond testing, you will draft definitive audit reports and drive the implementation of management's corrective actions. Your efforts directly contribute to the company’s control maturity and operational efficiency, with opportunities to shape the audit function through involvement in specialized compliance projects.
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 assessments.
- 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 (highly preferred), CPA or master’s degree in accounting/audit or equivalent recognized professional designation required.
- 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 rigour, 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, but not necessary:
- 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).
- CISA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications.
Who you are:
- You are self-motivated and detail-oriented, able to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple projects at a time, meet deadlines and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
- You have great analytical skills, and professional judgment
- You have a desire to take ownership
- You have a team-oriented personality with the ability to work independently
What’s in it for you?:
Come live the Lightspeed experience...
- Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
- Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
- Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
- Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
- Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
- Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family
... and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:
- Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Health Insurance
- Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Online Mental Health Resources
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To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
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. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.