About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Control Consultant to join their team for an 8-month contract. In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing, enhancing, and maintaining our internal control environment. You will partner with business leaders to identify risks, evaluate existing controls over financial reporting, and design robust remediation strategies.

The ideal candidate is a designated CPA with a strong foundation from a Big 4 public accounting firm, who brings deep expertise in audit methodologies and process optimization.

Responsibilities:

- Control Assessment & Testing: Plan and execute the testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., SOX/NI 52-109) and internal policies.
- Risk Identification: Walk through complex financial processes with process owners to identify key risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Remediation Strategy: Develop practical, actionable recommendations for control deficiencies and partner with management to track and implement remediation plans.
- Documentation: Maintain and update comprehensive risk and control matrices (RACM),



process flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

- Professional Designation: Active CPA designation is required.
- Years of experience: 10-12 years of relevant experience
- Big 4 Experience: Previous experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) in an audit or advisory capacity.
- Audit Expertise: Extensive hands-on background in Internal and/or External Audit, with a robust command of standard control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector is highly desirable.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and audit management software.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex control concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in word format to Hira Khan at [email protected].

📌 Internal Control Consultant (8 Month Contract – Possibility of Extension) (Toronto)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Toronto