Senior Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Analyst

BlackBerry•Waterloo, ON

1d•CA$73,600 - CA$103,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will report into the Director of Internal Audit and SOX Compliance within the Finance organization and is integral to the company’s financial reporting integrity, risk management strategy, and operational resilience. This is a hybrid role that will support the SOX program as well as conduct financial and operational audits. For candidates that are pursuing a CPA designation, all hours and practical experience earned through this position are eligible to count towards CPA Canada’s practical experience requirements.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry experience.
BS/BA or MS/MA in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or related discipline.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / Bill198 (CSOX), and business and system process best practices.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience collaborating across multiple internal departments and geographies and working with remote colleagues and stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to work as a part of a team to deliver results while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge the status quo.
Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative.
Collaborative, enthusiastic, positive outlook.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the business process including enabling technologies, ensure the documentation is up to date and assess the relevant risks through the SOX lens.
Evaluate the controls from a design and operating perspective.
Design and execute appropriate tests to conclude on operating effectiveness.
Manage deficiencies from identification through to remediation and prepare status reports.
Participate as a member of a project team to ensure new / changing business processes are SOX compliant at the time of implementation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with control owners and external audit.
Participate and assist in planning, scoping, and scheduling independent, risk-based audits to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, systems, and controls.
Conduct fieldwork activities, document audit workpapers, and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
Follow-up, monitor and validate completion of management action plans.