Job Description

Senior Telecommunications Payables & Audit Analyst

Compensation: $32–$33/hour
Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1-Year Contract
Work Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Payables & Audit Analyst to oversee the review, analysis, and auditing of telecommunications-related expenses across national operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating existing telecommunications expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with applicable CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) regulations, and establishing a structured and efficient accounts payable process.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and experience managing complex vendor expenses and payables processes.

Key Responsibilities

Telecommunications Expense Review & Audit

• Review, audit, and analyze telecommunications invoices and expenses across national operations.

• Examine current telecommunications spending to identify discrepancies, billing errors, duplicate charges, overpayments, and potential cost savings.

• Assess existing vendor relationships, service agreements, billing structures, and payment practices to identify opportunities for consolidation and cost optimization.

• Evaluate telecommunications expenses against applicable CRTC regulations, industry requirements, contractual obligations, and internal financial controls.

Accounts Payable & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement a standardized telecommunications accounts payable process, including invoice review, validation, approval, and payment procedures.

• Establish appropriate processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to improve accuracy, accountability, and visibility into telecommunications spending.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and strengthen financial oversight.

• Support vendor inquiries, billing disputes, reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding payment issues.

• Develop documentation, procedures, and best practices to support ongoing telecommunications expense management.

Financial Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare reports outlining spending trends, audit findings, discrepancies, and recommendations.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Legal, and Telecommunications teams to address billing concerns and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounts payable, telecommunications expense management, auditing, or a related field.

• Previous experience reviewing and auditing telecommunications invoices, service agreements, and vendor billing is considered a strong asset.

• Knowledge of CRTC regulations and the Canadian telecommunications industry.

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or improving accounts payable processes and financial controls.

• Strong understanding of invoice reconciliation, expense analysis, vendor management, and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, discrepancies, inefficiencies, and process gaps.

• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, or accounts payable software.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and influence process improvements.

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