Our client is seeking a SOX Auditor to support internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and risk management functions for a term of 12 months with the possibility of extension or conversion. This role is hybrid in office 2 days a week in Toronto.
You will be a key contributor to the design, execution, and continuous monitoring of the internal controls framework, maintaining rigorous standards and providing analytical insights to mitigate risk. This is an ideal role for a CIA or CPA who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys mapping complex processes, testing controls, and collaborating with business partners across insurance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end SOX / ICFR testing, including scoping, process walkthroughs, design effectiveness evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing.
- Evaluate controls specific to insurance operations, including claims processing, actuarial reserving, underwriting workflows, and premium accounting.
- Maintain and update Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process flowcharts, and test scripts in accordance with the COSO framework.
- Identify and document control deficiencies, assess their financial and operational impact,
and partner with business owners to establish effective remediation plans.
- Assist in coordinating external audit activities, serving as a liaison for auditor inquiries and facilitating supporting documentation requests.
- Support process optimization initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate control testing and enhance internal control efficiency across legacy systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
- CIA, CPA, or CISA designation is preferred; candidates actively working toward completion will be considered.
- 3+ years of audit or controls experience, with a focus on SOX/ICFR compliance, internal audit, or risk management—preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.
- Solid understanding of the COSO framework, internal control principles, and insurance-specific accounting processes.
- Advanced technical and mapping skills, including proficiency in Excel, process flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio), and modern audit management software.
To Apply: If you’re qualified and interested in this prospect, send your resume in word format to Michelle Campanaro, CPA at
[email protected].
📌 SOX Auditor (Toronto)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Toronto