Internal Audit Officer

• Build your SOX and internal controls capability in a corporate environment
• Exposure to audits across operations, subsidiaries and ISO compliance (9001 / 14001)
• Be part of audit readiness during an ERP transformation

About Us

Canon is a global leader in imaging solutions, trusted by millions for innovation and quality. In Australia, we’re proud to deliver products and services that help people connect, communicate, and achieve more every day. When you join Canon Australia you’ll experience a supportive culture that values your contribution and empowers you to grow. We’re committed to helping you develop your career and turn your goals into reality, while playing an integral role in our success across the region.

About the Role

Join a dynamic Internal Audit team dedicated to strengthening corporate governance and ensuring operational excellence. Supporting the business with SOX compliance, you’ll help review and assess internal control systems that safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are accurately recorded. To mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement, you’ll also contribute to audits across operations and projects, providing insights and practical recommendations that make a real impact across the business. This role is based at our Macquarie Park office with hybrid work arrangements, reporting to the Internal Audit Assistant Manager in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Scope of the role includes:

• Support the formulation and execution of the annual audit plan (under supervision)
• Execute components of the annual SOX audit plan and identify gaps to SOX requirements
• Perform SOX walkthroughs and document control design and implementation

• Prepare audit working papers, process maps and SOX documentation
• Test SOX controls and prepare supporting documentation

• Conduct compliance and subsidiary audits as scheduled
• Support ERP-related SOX and control activities

About you

You’re building your audit career and want exposure to SOX and internal controls. You’re detail‑focused, comfortable engaging with stakeholders, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Key skills and experience include:

• Part‑qualified CA (or equivalent)
• Experience in audit, finance or accounting (Big 4 highly regarded)  
• Strong written communication and documentation capability
• Strong internal controls and risk awareness
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and prioritise based on risk
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

What’s in it for you:   

Canon will invest in you by providing an inclusive learning environment to support you through continual growth and career development. With the foundation of a globally recognised, award-winning and trusted brand as your platform for success, it’s up to you to grab this opportunity with both hands! 

As well as a great career with a globally recognised company, Canon offers:  
  

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities to help you bring your goals to life 
• Performance Recognition in the form of quarterly and annual awards programs for high performers 
• Birthday leave: to celebrate, relax or do something special 
• Canon Day: an extra day of leave during the Christmas holidays 
• Kyosei Day: or volunteer leave to take a paid day off to do good in your community
• Milestone recognition on your work anniversaries includes carbon credits, merchandise, or retirement fund rewards 
• Discounted Canon products, offered at a significant saving 
• An employee referral scheme rewarding you for recommending great candidates 

Eligibility for specific benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work. 

We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We trust you will bring your authentic self to work, and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate. Where possible, flexible working arrangements are the norm, as we know a better work-life balance can improve your motivation, performance, and productivity.

As an equal opportunity employer focused on strengthening our inclusive culture, all applicants will be considered and we welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the country they are applying to at the time of application 

Looking to join this diverse team? Apply online now. Successful applicants will be notified of next steps.