SOX Compliance & Advisory - Auditor

Raise is hiring a SOX Compliance & Advisory - Auditor for Our Client, the third largest producer of Canadian oil and natural gas and the second largest refiner and upgrader with extensive midstream and downstream infrastructure. This position is a one (1) year contract located in Calgary, Alberta. We are actively seeking talented professionals like you to drive these crucial initiatives forward."

Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance & Advisory, the Auditor will perform the following key activities (i) assist with the planning and execution of SOX program, (ii) test SOX processes ranging from business processes, ELC and DC&CP controls and (iii) have exposure to SOX advisory activities related to various CVE initiatives and activities.

Accountabilities

• Core SOX Testing:
• Understand how internal controls relate to the Company’s externally reported financial results as part of the SOX planning activities including the updating of risk assessments.
• Update process documentation for financial processes and perform tests to ensure processes are designed and operating effectively and risks are effectively mitigated (ensuring consistency of testing approach and documentation). Note that testing is performed within an automated SOX software solution (AuditBoard).
• Identify financial control exceptions in processes, assist Senior Manager with deficiency evaluations and facilitate remediation strategies with process owners to determine adequate activities that will allow timely compliance.
• Being alert to control improvement opportunities that satisfy operational objectives as well as leverage SOX findings.
• Assist with testing of key reports, spreadsheets and identification of interfaces and application controls; as well as refreshing the fraud risk assessment.
• Build and maintain a co-operative working relationship with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication with a key focus on (i) assisting process owners with identifying opportunities to optimize business processes and controls and (ii) assess the impacts on controls from various Cenovus initiatives. The SOX Compliance Team is engaged in an advisory capacity for multiple projects (Core Optimization Project, ESG tracking and reporting, etc.) therefore this role would have the development opportunity to participate in the related control assessments.
• Interact with the external auditors including responding to their various requests and facilitating communication between process owners and the auditors. Note that this responsibility has increased of late given elevated external auditor requirements and reliance strategy creating significant effort to partner with the Business to meet requirements (e.g. increase in evidence of controls, documentation around review activities, etc.),
• Assess moderately complex information from multiple sources and draw logical conclusions (e.g. SOX scoping decisions, assessing changes to processes and controls).
• Assist with the testing of entity level controls (ELC) and key disclosure controls and procedures (DC&CP).
• Deliverables:
• Planning activities – risk assessments including deconsolidation (mapping of financial statement accounts to risks and related controls) and determination of risk rankings and information requests (for four test phases).
• Testing – narratives, walkthrough documentation, test files and deficiency assessments (if required).
• Key reports and spreadsheets – scoping document and related test files for key reports and spreadsheets linked to in-scope SOX controls.
• Advisory – control assessments, walkthroughs, updated narratives, test scripts and test files.
• ELC and DC&CP - ELC and key DC&CP narratives, test files and debriefs.
• Fraud risk assessment (mapping fraud risk scenarios to SOX controls).
• COSO mapping (mapping COSO framework principles to SOX controls).
  

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or in a group dedicated to audit, accounting or finance related activities.
• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices- understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in auditing techniques, methodologies, and standards, including COSO framework.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to financial reporting.
• Undergraduate Degree with professional accounting designation (CA/CPA) or working towards designation within completion targeted for the next 1-2 years.
• Competencies:
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail and ability to analyze complex control matters.
• Business acumen and confidence to be a credible business advisor. Ability to build and maintain a collaborative working relationship with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.
• Have the ability to embrace change, work independently and make routine decisions without close supervision.
• Strong commitment to professional and service delivery excellence, together with demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality deliverables and meet expectations within a deadline-oriented environment.
• Highly organized with strong planning skills.
• Team player with positive attitude and collaborative work style and ability to coach/mentor students or new service providers.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong tendency to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and persuasively in writing, orally and through presentations.
• Strong creativity and ability to think strategically to identify practical ways to optimize processes and controls leveraging knowledge of risk management and data assessment.
  

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Connecting professionals like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

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