Internal Auditor - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking an astute and forward-thinking Internal Auditor to report directly to the CFO. This is a unique opportunity to build our internal audit function from the ground up at a profitable, fast-growing technology company. You will design and own internal audit processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency in a complex, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Development: Establish and maintain internal audit infrastructure, including templates, risk registers, and reporting cadences.
• Audit Execution: Conduct the end-to-end internal audit cycle, including planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and precise documentation.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate global policies to identify gaps and partner with stakeholders to implement scalable improvements.
• Risk Management: Partner with operational stakeholders to identify elevated risks and drive corrective actions.
• Reporting: Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership and report status to the Audit Committee.
• Collaboration: Work with stakeholders on new initiatives to ensure appropriate risk mitigation.

What We Are Looking For

• Academic Excellence: Exceptional track record from high school and university; undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, technology, or a quantitative field.
• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Prior experience in an internal audit function and demonstrable exposure to a multilayered global operational environment.
• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and the confidence to hold colleagues accountable.
• Communication: Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally 2-4 times a year for company events (up to two weeks long).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Leadership ability.
• Software or tech industry experience.
• Public company finance and reporting experience.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Bi-annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• 40 days annual leave (including public holidays and company-wide breaks).
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
• Travel opportunities with Priority Pass lounge access.