Internal Controls Specialist

Mawer Investment Management•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$112,000 - CA$135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be instrumental in leading and strengthening Mawer's internal control framework by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls across the organization. In this role you will lead our internal control reviews, oversee the firm's SOC 1 program, assess third-party assurance reports, and work collaboratively with business leaders to identify opportunities to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and risk management.

Requirements

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
4+ years of experience in internal audit and internal controls.
Experience with SOC1 examinations, internal control frameworks (COSO), IT general controls, and risk-based auditing.
Strong understanding of financial services, investment management, operations and regulatory environments.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills, with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment, and build effective working relationships across the organization.
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation such as MBA, CPA or CFA is preferred.
Experience in operational risk management would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop risk-based review plans by identifying key risks, control objectives, and the scope of internal control reviews.
Plan and execute internal control reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational, and technology controls.
Perform control testing and operational reviews, documenting observations and recommending practical improvements to internal controls and business processes.
Assess key control activities, including authorization controls, segregation of duties, system access controls, reconciliations, and monitoring activities.
Evaluate business processes to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities to reduce risk.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, automation, and maturity of Mawer's internal control framework, including the annual SOC1 program.
Prepare management reports summarizing observations, root causes, risk implications, and recommendations.
Partner with business leaders to develop practical remediation plans and provide guidance on control enhancements.
Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and report on remediation progress to management.
Lead Mawer's annual SOC1 readiness activities, including reviewing and updating control descriptions.
Manage the end-to-end annual SOC1 examination, including coordinating evidence requests, facilitating auditor walkthroughs and testing, and serving as the primary liaison between external auditors and internal stakeholders.
Track control deficiencies, observations, and remediation activities to ensure management and operational leaders resolve and remediate effectively.
Assist process owners in understanding SOC control requirements and promoting the benefits of consistent control execution across the organization.