Analyst, Internal Controls

BCI•Victoria, BC

6d•CA$80,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

BCI is looking for an Analyst, Internal Controls, where you'll join a high-visibility team that sits at the heart of how one of Canada's largest institutional investors manages risk and maintains the integrity of its financial reporting. If you're an audit or accounting professional who thrives in a detail-oriented, collaborative environment and wants to build deep expertise in internal controls at a world-class institutional investor, we'd love to hear from you. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls, the Analyst, Internal Controls supports BCI’s annual SOC 1 examination and reporting activities, assists the Internal Controls workstream on change initiatives, helps assess potential control weaknesses and contributes to the design of effective internal controls. This role requires the Analyst to acquire a thorough understanding of BCI's investment system, processes, and controls. Working collaboratively with internal clients and stakeholders, the Analyst ensures successful delivery of the BCI SOC 1 report and contributes to the organization's overall risk management objectives.

Requirements

A professional audit or accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CIA) or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial industry
Working knowledge of project management and auditing standards
Understanding of accounting and financial reporting practices and procedures, specifically the documentation and evaluation of internal controls
Ability to manage priorities and deadlines of multiple competing tasks within a team environment while ensuring high-quality work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Big 4 audit experience

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors regarding SOC 1 inquiries, providing subject matter expertise and facilitating communication
Advises internal stakeholders on BCI's internal controls framework to ensure the accuracy of client financial reports and maintain a clean SOC 1 audit opinion annually
Coordinates and supports periodic review of SOC 1 process documentation, and controls owner certifications over the design and operating effectiveness of key SOC 1 controls to support the SOC 1 audit
Assists in coordinating SOC 1 testing and reporting processes; assessing preliminary findings raised by the external auditor to validate legitimacy and determine whether compensating controls are in place to mitigate financial reporting risk
Provides regular issues status reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls and key business stakeholders; escalating urgent matters requiring immediate action
Supports SOC 1 Internal Controls Workstreams for organizational initiatives, ensuring a systematic approach to change that minimizes control risk
Supports the broader CR&A team, as required, by assisting with planning, execution, and reporting on special assurance or advisory projects