Analyst - Audit Confirmations (GWO)

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Audit Confirmation Analyst, you will play a key role in managing audit confirmation requests from external auditors, ensuring all responses are accurate, complete, and delivered within tight timelines. You’ll partner closely with internal teams to gather and validate financial information, while identifying potential risks and escalating issues as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
Prior experience in operations, audit support, or financial services environments
Experience processing audit confirmations, reconciliations, or financial data requests
Ability to interpret audit requests and validate financial information for completeness and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
Experience tracking high-volume workflows using databases or reporting tools
Knowledge of audit processes, financial controls, and data validation practices
Understanding of data privacy, information security, and handling of confidential financial information
Experience working within regulated environments and adhering to compliance requirements (e.g., AML/ATF, conduct risk)
Familiarity with reporting and metrics tracking (e.g., daily volumes, aging, allocations)

Responsibilities

Manage and process audit confirmation requests received via email and platforms such as Confirmation.com
Review requests to ensure completeness, proper authorization, and adherence to internal controls
Coordinate with internal business lines to gather required financial information and ensure timely responses
Validate all data for accuracy, following up on discrepancies and escalating risks where necessary
Track and maintain audit requests using internal databases and reporting tools
Monitor volumes, aging, and allocations to manage high-priority deadlines effectively
Respond to auditors, clients, and internal stakeholders professionally and in a timely manner
Support end-to-end coordination of internal and external audit activities within GWO teams
Produce and maintain reporting (e.g., daily stats, aging reports, metrics) for management visibility
Participate in team huddles and provide updates on volumes, issues, and priorities
Provide training and backup support to new or junior team members
Ensure adherence to operational controls, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements (including AML/ATF and conduct risk)