Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.

As the Senior Audit Specialist, Financial Accounting you will be responsible for leading audits, including complex audits for areas with a financial accounting focus (examples include changes to accounting standards, financial systems conversions, tax, systems development projects). You will consult on company projects and initiatives and provide feedback on risks and best practices.

How you will create impact:

Planning, scheduling, executing and overseeing complex audits concurrently, including conducting risk assessments, developing audit programs, coordinating field work, preparing audit reports and delivering updates to business partners.

Designing and conducting analysis of data using automated tools, gathering source file needs, coordinating reconciliation of control totals and preparing data analytics for external auditors, regulators and business partners.

Coaching, mentoring, and contributing to the development of the audit team and acting as a department resource for business process knowledge or subject matter expertise. unique to financial accounting.

Consulting on corporate initiatives and monitoring large projects to provide feedback on risks and best practices based on business process, regulatory and specialty knowledge.

How you will succeed:

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.

You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

You have seven years of experience in Financial and/or Operational Audit or a related field.

You have a post-secondary degree in a related discipline.

You have the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation(s).

You have a strong working knowledge of project management methodologies, auditing best practices, control frameworks and risk management techniques, including working knowledge of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) frameworks and standards.

Having the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), or Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation(s) is an asset.

What you need to know:

You will travel occasionally.

Strict confidentiality with respect to client and employee personal information and other sensitive or proprietary material.

Detail oriented work that requires frequent mental concentration for extended periods of time.

You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada's Best Employers.

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.